Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony WX1
ST93 | WX1 | |||
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Released | April 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 21 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung ST93
WX1 | ST93 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony WX1
ST93 | WX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Samsung ST93 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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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 |