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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung ST93 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was introduced 9 months prior to the TX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST93 grades vs the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony TX200V

 ST93 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung ST93

 TX200V ST93 
ReleasedJanuary 2012April 2011Fresher by 9 months
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony TX200V

 ST93 TX200V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST93 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST93 against the TX200V.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and TX200V is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and TX200V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX200V to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ST93 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
Sony TX200V Street photography advice
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
70
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
38
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-04-20 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $500