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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed April 2011
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST6500 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was released 3 months before the ST93 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST6500 grades versus the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung ST93

 ST6500 ST93 
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung ST6500

 ST93 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung ST93

 ST6500 ST93 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 against the ST93.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and ST93 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and ST93.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
29
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Travel photography highlights
74
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
70
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
32
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung ST93
 Samsung ST6500Samsung ST93
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST6500 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-04-20
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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
Time lapse feature
Storage slots 1 1