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Samsung ST93 vs Sony S950

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung ST93 vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced April 2011
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony S950 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung ST93 and Sony S950, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was revealed 2 years after the S950 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST93 grades versus the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony S950

 ST93 S950 
ReleasedApril 2011February 2009More modern by 27 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung ST93

 S950 ST93 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony S950

 ST93 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST93 features external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST93 versus the S950.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and S950 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and S950.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher ST93 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
Sony S950 Portrait photography details
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST93
Street photography with Sony S950
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
70
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sony S950
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
9
no video recording
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony S950
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-04-20 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $130