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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX11
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
  • Introduced April 2011
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung ST93, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty close but the NX10 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the ST93 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX10 matches up vs the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung ST93

 NX10 ST93 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung NX10

 ST93 NX10 
IntroducedApril 2011April 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST93

 NX10 ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX10 against the ST93.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and ST93 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and ST93.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung ST93 will result in more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older NX10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (499g)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
Samsung ST93 Sports photography info
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (499g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX10
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
24
offers face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (499 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST93
 Samsung NX10Samsung ST93
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX10 Samsung ST93
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-04-07 2011-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $626 -