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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung ST93
(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
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was brought out 15 months before the ST93 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST100 grades versus the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung ST93

 ST100 ST93 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung ST100

 ST93 ST100 
IntroducedApril 2011January 2010Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST93

 ST100 ST93 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST100 against the ST93.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and ST93.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST93 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (155g)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
60
includes touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (155g)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST93
 Samsung ST100Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST100 Samsung ST93
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 -