Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST93
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Released September 2011
(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
- Launched April 2011

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The MV800 was introduced 5 months later than the ST93 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the MV800 matches up versus the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 & Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung ST93
MV800 | ST93 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung MV800
ST93 | MV800 |
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Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST93
MV800 | ST93 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | ![]() | April 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung MV800 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST93 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the MV800 against the ST93.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and ST93 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and ST93.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Samsung MV800 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung MV800 | Samsung ST93 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-09-01 | 2011-04-20 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | BP70 | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Micro SD | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $499 | - |