Clicky

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched April 2011
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S II
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST93 versus Sony A7S, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The ST93 was introduced 4 years prior to the A7S which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST93 matches up vs the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony A7S

 ST93 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung ST93

 A7S ST93 
AnnouncedApril 2014April 2011More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony A7S

 ST93 A7S 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST93 versus Sony A7S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ST93 versus the A7S.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and A7S is 97 and 77 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and A7S.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST93 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST93 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ST93 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography details
Sony A7S Street photography details
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (489g)
great high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST93
Sports photography with Sony A7S
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
Sony A7S Travel photography features
70
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
58
lighter than competition in class (489g)
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
Sony A7S Landscape photography details
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S Vlogging advice
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (489g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony A7S
 Samsung ST93Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Alpha A7S
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-04-20 2014-04-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
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 110g (0.24 lb) 489g (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release - $1,998