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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Released April 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST93 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was revealed 4 months after the TX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ST93 scores versus the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony TX100V

 ST93 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung ST93

 TX100V ST93 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony TX100V

 ST93 TX100V 
ReleasedApril 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 features 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) whilst the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST93 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ST93 vs the TX100V.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and TX100V is 97 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and TX100V.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX100V Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography features
Sony TX100V Street photography features
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
27
decent MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography features
Sony TX100V Travel photography features
70
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (147 grams)
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-04-20 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release - $380