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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced April 2011
Sony WX80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony WX80

 ST93 WX80 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung ST93

 WX80 ST93 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2011Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony WX80

 ST93 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (124g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST93
Travel photography with Sony WX80
70
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sony WX80
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony WX80
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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