Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony WX30
ST93 | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung ST93
WX30 | ST93 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony WX30
ST93 | WX30 | |||
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Released | April 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and WX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Samsung ST93 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |