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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched April 2011
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The ST93 was released 21 months after the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST93 grades versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony WX1

 ST93 WX1 
ReleasedApril 2011August 2009Newer by 21 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung ST93

 WX1 ST93 

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony WX1

 ST93 WX1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 has outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST93 against the WX1.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and WX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST93 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung ST93 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer ST93 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography details
Sony WX1 Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
70
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (149g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony WX1
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-04-20 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $149