Samsung ST93 vs Sony A55

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST93 versus Sony A55, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the ST93 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST93 was released 8 months after the A55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST93 matches up against the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 and Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 has got physical 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) while the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST93 compared to the A55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and A55 is 97 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and A55.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ST93 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The fresher ST93 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.