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Nikon D4 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69
Nikon D4 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon D4 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D3S
  • Updated by Nikon D4s
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Nikon D4 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon D4 versus Samsung ST93, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D4 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty similar but the D4 (Full frame) and ST93 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The D4 was brought out 9 months after the ST93 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D4 grades versus the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Samsung ST93

 D4 ST93 
ReleasedJanuary 2012April 2011More modern by 9 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Nikon D4

 ST93 D4 

Common features in the Nikon D4 and Samsung ST93

 D4 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon D4 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D4 comes with outer measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D4 compared to the ST93.

Nikon D4 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D4 and ST93 is 50 and 97 respectively.

Nikon D4 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D4 and ST93.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The D4 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more recent D4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D4 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D4
Street photography with Samsung ST93
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D4
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
59
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
38
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D4
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon D4 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4 and Samsung ST93
 Nikon D4Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D4 Samsung ST93
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-06 2011-04-20
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4928 x 3280 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD with brightness control -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 gr (2.95 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2965 not tested
Other
Battery life 2600 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL18 -
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media CompactFlash, XQD -
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch price $4,500 -