Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2011
(Full Review)

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung ST93 and Sony A35, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty close but the ST93 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

The ST93 was introduced 5 months prior to the A35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ST93 grades vs the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony A35
ST93 | A35 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung ST93
A35 | ST93 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony A35
ST93 | A35 | |||
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Launched | April 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Samsung ST93 and Sony A35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST93 against the A35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and A35 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and A35.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ST93 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Samsung ST93 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST93 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-04-20 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) | 415 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | - | $598 |