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Nikon P500 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon P500 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P510
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon P500 versus Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P500 was manufactured 2 months prior to the ST93 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P500 scores vs the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Samsung ST93

 P500 ST93 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon P500

 ST93 P500 

Common features in the Nikon P500 and Samsung ST93

 P500 ST93 
ReleasedFebruary 2011April 2011Same age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P500 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P500 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the P500 and the ST93.

Nikon P500 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and ST93 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Nikon P500 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P500 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P500 and ST93.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST93 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon P500 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon P500 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P500 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (494g)
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P500 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
47
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (494 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P500 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
38
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
26
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competitors (494g)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon P500 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P500 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon Coolpix P500Samsung ST93
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P500 Samsung ST93
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-09 2011-04-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-810mm (35.2x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 grams (1.09 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 -