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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung ST93 versus Sony WX30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST93 was brought out 3 months earlier than the WX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ST93 scores versus the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony WX30

 ST93 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung ST93

 WX30 ST93 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony WX30

 ST93 WX30 
ReleasedApril 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 features external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung ST93 versus Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST93 vs the WX30.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and WX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST93
Sports photography with Sony WX30
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
70
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (117g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
38
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony WX30
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-04-20 2011-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price - $259