Samsung ST93 vs Sony W710

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST93 and Sony W710, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was launched 20 months earlier than the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST93 matches up vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST93 and Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST93 and the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and W710 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and W710.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ST93 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.