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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Released April 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST93 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST93 was introduced 8 months before the WB850F and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST93 grades vs the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung WB850F

 ST93 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung ST93

 WB850F ST93 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012April 2011More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Samsung WB850F

 ST93 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Samsung ST93 and Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST93 vs the WB850F.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and WB850F is 97 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and WB850F.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older ST93 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
Samsung WB850F Sports photography details
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
70
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Samsung ST93 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung ST93Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST93 Samsung WB850F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-04-20 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch - $599