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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W510

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W510 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
  • Revealed April 2011
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST93 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST93 was manufactured 4 months after the W510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ST93 grades against the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony W510

 ST93 W510 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung ST93

 W510 ST93 

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony W510

 ST93 W510 
ReleasedApril 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ST93 compared to the W510.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and W510.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST93 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
70
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sony W510
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony W510
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-04-20 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $99