Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F

Following is a extended review of the Samsung ST93 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was launched 3 years earlier than the WB350F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST93 matches up against the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST93 & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST93 and Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST93 versus the WB350F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and WB350F is 97 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and WB350F.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST93 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.