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Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-5N 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
  • Introduced April 2011
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung ST93 versus Sony NEX-5N, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very comparable but the ST93 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST93 was released 5 months prior to the NEX-5N so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ST93 grades vs the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony NEX-5N

 ST93 NEX-5N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung ST93

 NEX-5N ST93 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony NEX-5N

 ST93 NEX-5N 
LaunchedApril 2011October 2011Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST93 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST93 versus Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ST93 and the NEX-5N.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and NEX-5N is 97 and 89 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The ST93 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5N Street photography features
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST93
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5N
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (460 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography information
70
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
70
great battery life (460 shots)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography advice
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Vlogging camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung ST93Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-04-20 2011-10-03
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 365.0mm²
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 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 110g (0.24 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1079
Other
Battery life - 460 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $550