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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W530

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched April 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung ST93 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was introduced 4 months after the W530 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ST93 scores versus the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony W530

 ST93 W530 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung ST93

 W530 ST93 

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony W530

 ST93 W530 
ReleasedApril 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 features 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) while the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ST93 and the W530.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and W530 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and W530.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST93 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography factors
Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST93
Street photography with Sony W530
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
Sony W530 Sports photography features
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
Sony W530 Travel photography factors
70
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
27
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony W530
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-04-20 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price - $269