Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST93
90 Imaging
62 Features
60 Overall
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97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
- New Model is Samsung NX2000
(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
- Introduced April 2011

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST93, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

The NX1100 was brought out 2 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX1100 grades versus the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 & Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung ST93
NX1100 | ST93 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | April 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung NX1100
ST93 | NX1100 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung ST93
NX1100 | ST93 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 offers outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 against the ST93.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and ST93 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and ST93.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger NX1100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Samsung NX1100 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX1100 | Samsung ST93 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-04-11 | 2011-04-20 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | () |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 222g (0.49 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 852 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BC1030 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | - |