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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Released April 2011
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung SH100 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was manufactured 3 months before the ST93 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SH100 matches up vs the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung ST93

 SH100 ST93 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung SH100

 ST93 SH100 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Samsung ST93

 SH100 ST93 
ReleasedJanuary 2011April 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH100 vs the ST93.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and ST93 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and ST93.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST93 Sports photography factors
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
70
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
33
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Samsung ST93
 Samsung SH100Samsung ST93
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SH100 Samsung ST93
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-04 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4230 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse feature
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 -