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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX220

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced April 2011
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST93 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was launched 3 years prior to the WX220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST93 grades versus the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony WX220

 ST93 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung ST93

 WX220 ST93 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2011More modern by 34 months

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony WX220

 ST93 WX220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST93 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the ST93 versus the WX220.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and WX220 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and WX220.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX220 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST93 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
Sony WX220 Street photography advice
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
27
decent MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
70
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX220 Landscape photography factors
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sony WX220
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony WX220
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-04-20 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 210 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost - $198