Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST93

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX500 and Samsung ST93, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and ST93 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was announced 3 years after the ST93 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX500 matches up versus the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 and Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX500 and Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX500 versus the ST93.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and ST93 is 87 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and ST93.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX500 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX500 will offer more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent NX500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.