Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB800F

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST93 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was released 20 months prior to the WB800F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST93 scores vs the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ST93 vs the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and WB800F is 97 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older ST93 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.