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Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-6 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
  • Introduced April 2011
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Renewed by Sony A6000
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung ST93 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the ST93 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST93 was revealed 23 months earlier than the NEX-6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST93 grades versus the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony NEX-6

 ST93 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung ST93

 NEX-6 ST93 
AnnouncedMarch 2013April 2011Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony NEX-6

 ST93 NEX-6 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST93 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST93 and Sony NEX-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ST93 and the NEX-6.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and NEX-6 is 97 and 85 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and NEX-6.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The ST93 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The older ST93 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography info
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Street photography factors
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST93
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography advice
70
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
75
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography highlights
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
32
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (345g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung ST93Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-04-20 2013-03-25
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range () -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
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
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 345 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $365