Samsung ST93 vs Sony A37

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST93 vs Sony A37, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty close but the ST93 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ST93 was revealed 13 months before the A37 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ST93 scores versus the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 and Sony SLT-A37. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST93 vs the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and A37 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and A37.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The ST93 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The older ST93 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.