Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 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
- Announced April 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung ST93 and Sony WX80, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ST93 was revealed 20 months prior to the WX80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST93 scores against the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST93 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony WX80
ST93 | WX80 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung ST93
WX80 | ST93 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony WX80
ST93 | WX80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST93 features outer measurements 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 WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Samsung ST93 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST93 vs the WX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and WX80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and WX80.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ST93 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung ST93 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST93 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-04-20 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | - | $276 |