Samsung ST93 vs Sony H200

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung ST93 and Sony H200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the H200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST93 grades against the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST93 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST93 has 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) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST93 and Sony H200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ST93 against the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and H200 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and H200.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older ST93 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.