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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX10

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Announced April 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung ST93 versus Sony WX10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was announced 4 months after the WX10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST93 scores against the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony WX10

 ST93 WX10 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung ST93

 WX10 ST93 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony WX10

 ST93 WX10 
AnnouncedApril 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ST93 and the WX10.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and WX10 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and WX10.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
70
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sony WX10
27
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony WX10
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-04-20 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release - $200