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Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Announced April 2011
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Updated by Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung ST93 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively comparable but the ST93 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The ST93 was unveiled 8 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ST93 scores versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony RX100 VI

 ST93 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung ST93

 RX100 VI ST93 
IntroducedJune 2018April 2011More modern by 86 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony RX100 VI

 ST93 RX100 VI 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST93 vs the RX100 VI.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and RX100 VI is 97 and 88 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST93 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ST93 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography advice
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography features
Sony RX100 VI Street photography features
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography information
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography factors
70
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than competition in class (301g)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
low battery life (240 shots)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography details
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
65
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
76
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic port
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-04-20 2018-06-05
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 301 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $1,198