Samsung ST80 vs Samsung ST93

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung ST80 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Samsung. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was announced 15 months prior to the ST93 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST80 grades against the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST80 & Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST80 vs Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST80 vs the ST93.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and ST93.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.