Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST93

The following is a in depth overview of the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung ST93, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was revealed 3 years before the ST93 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL30 matches up versus the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SL30 versus the ST93.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and ST93.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.