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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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
  • Announced April 2011
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was unveiled 3 years after the ST93 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX1 scores against the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung ST93

 NX1 ST93 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014April 2011Newer by 42 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k460kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung NX1

 ST93 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST93

 NX1 ST93 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1 compared to the ST93.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and ST93 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and ST93.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will give you extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent NX1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography information
Samsung ST93 Street photography information
74
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than others (550 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than others (550 grams)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
70
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count amazing (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
lighter than others (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung ST93
 Samsung NX1Samsung ST93
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1 Samsung ST93
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-09-15 2011-04-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - ()
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,500 -