Samsung ST93 vs Sony A500

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung ST93 and Sony A500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST93 was announced 21 months after the A500 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST93 matches up versus the A500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST93 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST93 and Sony A500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST93 versus the A500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and A500 is 97 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and A500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST93 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST93 will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern ST93 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.