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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W650

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung ST93 versus Sony W650, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was revealed 8 months prior to the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST93 scores vs the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony W650

 ST93 W650 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung ST93

 W650 ST93 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2011Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony W650

 ST93 W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST93 comes with outer 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST93 versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST93 against the W650.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and W650 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and W650.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older ST93 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
29
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
Sony W650 Street photography advice
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
70
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
38
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
Sony W650 Vlogging features
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony W650
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-04-20 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost - $140