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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Revealed April 2011
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 2 years after the ST93 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the ST93 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung ST93

 Galaxy NX ST93 
RevealedJune 2013April 2011More modern by 27 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 ST93 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST93

 Galaxy NX ST93 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX features exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the ST93.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and ST93 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and ST93.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Samsung ST93
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 shots)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (440 per charge)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography factors
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST93
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung ST93
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung ST93
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-20 2011-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 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 440 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,300 -