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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 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
  • Introduced April 2011
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony A35

 ST93 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung ST93

 A35 ST93 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony A35

 ST93 A35 
LaunchedApril 2011September 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 size comparison

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

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415g)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
70
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than competition in class (415g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony A35
 Samsung ST93Sony SLT-A35
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