Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST93

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung ST93, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX100 was launched 7 months earlier than the ST93 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX100 scores against the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX100 vs the ST93.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and ST93 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and ST93.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX100 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST93 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.