Pentax KP vs Samsung ST93

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax KP versus Samsung ST93, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the KP (24MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the KP (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The KP was brought out 5 years after the ST93 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the KP scores against the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax KP & Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax KP comes with outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the KP versus the ST93.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the KP and ST93 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and ST93.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The KP because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax KP will provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent KP will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.