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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W320

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced April 2011
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST93 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was introduced 16 months after the W320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ST93 grades against the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony W320

 ST93 W320 
LaunchedApril 2011January 2010More modern by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung ST93

 W320 ST93 

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony W320

 ST93 W320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 offers exterior 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST93 versus the W320.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and W320 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and W320.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST93 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ST93 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
70
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony W320
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $269