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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W310

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched April 2011
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung ST93 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was released 16 months after the W310 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ST93 scores against the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony W310

 ST93 W310 
LaunchedApril 2011January 2010More modern by 16 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung ST93

 W310 ST93 

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony W310

 ST93 W310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 has got external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ST93 compared to the W310.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and W310.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher ST93 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST93
Street photography with Sony W310
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
70
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sony W310
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony W310
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-04-20 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 110g (0.24 lbs) 137g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $150