Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST93
86 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66


97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
30
Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Released November 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX210
- Successor is Samsung NX500
(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
- Announced April 2011

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST93, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The NX300 was announced 2 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX300 scores versus the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX300 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Samsung ST93
NX300 | ST93 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | April 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 768k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung NX300
ST93 | NX300 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST93
NX300 | ST93 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX300 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX300 and Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX300 versus the ST93.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and ST93 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and ST93.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX300 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX300 will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent NX300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Samsung NX300 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung NX300 | Samsung ST93 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-11-24 | 2011-04-20 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe IV | - |
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 | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 247 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | () |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 768 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom 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 | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331 gr (0.73 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $750 | - |