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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was launched 9 months prior to the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST93 grades against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony WX70

 ST93 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung ST93

 WX70 ST93 
RevealedJanuary 2012April 2011Fresher by 9 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony WX70

 ST93 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST93 against the WX70.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and WX70 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and WX70.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older ST93 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST93
Street photography with Sony WX70
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (114g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
38
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
36
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony WX70
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-04-20 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 114 gr (0.25 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 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 - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $242