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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST93

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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 HZ15W vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HZ15W (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was brought out 3 years before the ST93 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HZ15W matches up versus the ST93 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung ST93

 HZ15W ST93 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung HZ15W

 ST93 HZ15W 
RevealedApril 2011February 2009More recent by 26 months

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST93

 HZ15W ST93 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung HZ15W provides outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung ST93 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HZ15W and the ST93.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ15W and ST93 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ15W and ST93.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST93 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HZ15W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ15W
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
32
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
Samsung ST93 Street photography information
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography info
Samsung ST93 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
Samsung ST93 Travel photography info
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ15W
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung ST93
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung ST93
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ15W Samsung ST93
Also called as WB550 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-23 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 -