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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W330

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released April 2011
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung ST93 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was revealed 16 months after the W330 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST93 grades against the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony W330

 ST93 W330 
ReleasedApril 2011January 2010More modern by 16 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung ST93

 W330 ST93 

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony W330

 ST93 W330 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST93 versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ST93 and the W330.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and W330 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and W330.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger ST93 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
Portrait photography with Sony W330
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
27
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
70
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony W330
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-04-20 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price - $170