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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W380

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced April 2011
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST93 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was brought out 16 months after the W380 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST93 matches up vs the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony W380

 ST93 W380 
IntroducedApril 2011January 2010Newer by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung ST93

 W380 ST93 

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony W380

 ST93 W380 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 provides outside 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 W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST93 against the W380.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and W380 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and W380.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent ST93 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
Sony W380 Portrait photography features
29
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
27
good resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST93
Travel photography with Sony W380
70
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography features
Sony W380 Landscape photography features
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
27
good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony W380
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-04-20 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
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 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost - $44