Samsung ST93 vs Sony A350

Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST93 versus Sony A350, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty close but the ST93 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The ST93 was unveiled 2 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST93 grades versus the A350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST93 compared to the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and A350 is 97 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and A350.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST93 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST93 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer ST93 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.