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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

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
  • Announced April 2011
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung WB350F

 ST93 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung ST93

 WB350F ST93 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2011More modern by 33 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Samsung WB350F

 ST93 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
70
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung ST93Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST93 Samsung WB350F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-04-20 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch - $260