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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
55
Features
82
Overall
65

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580 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 A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A100
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is very comparable but the ST93 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The ST93 was introduced about the same time to the A580 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the ST93 matches up vs the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony A580

 ST93 A580 

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung ST93

 A580 ST93 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony A580

 ST93 A580 
IntroducedApril 2011May 2011Same generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 comes with outer 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 Sony A580 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST93 vs the A580.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and A580 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and A580.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The ST93 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
Sony A580 Portrait photography info
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST93
Street photography with Sony A580
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST93
Sports photography with Sony A580
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
70
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
Sony A580 Landscape photography information
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging advice
Sony A580 Vlogging advice
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony A580
 Samsung ST93Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-04-20 2011-05-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 599 grams (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1121
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One Two
Price at release - $848