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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST93

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also Known as Wi-Fi
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
  • Revealed April 2011
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung ST93, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 23 months after the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera matches up against the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung ST93

 Galaxy Camera ST93 
RevealedFebruary 2013April 2011More modern by 23 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ST93 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung ST93

 Galaxy Camera ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the ST93.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and ST93 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and ST93.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Galaxy Camera should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Sports photography highlights
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
69
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
37
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung ST93
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung ST93
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung ST93
Also referred to as Wi-Fi -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-02-19 2011-04-20
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 -