Samsung ST93 vs Sony W730

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST93 versus Sony W730, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was unveiled 20 months before the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST93 grades versus the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST93 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST93 vs the W730.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and W730 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and W730.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged ST93 is going to be behind in sensor technology.