Samsung ST93 vs Sony W620

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung ST93 versus Sony W620, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was released 8 months before the W620 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST93 matches up vs the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST93 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST93 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST93 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST93 compared to the W620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and W620 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and W620.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST93 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged ST93 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.