Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST93

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax X70 versus Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was manufactured 3 years before the ST93 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the X70 matches up vs the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Pentax X70 versus Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the X70 and the ST93.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and ST93 is 71 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and ST93.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST93 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.