Samsung ST80 vs Samsung ST93

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung ST80 and the Samsung ST93, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung ST80 was introduced in January 2010 and Samsung ST93 was introduced in April 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung ST80 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 4,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung ST93 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung ST80
      4. Advantage of Samsung ST93
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung ST80 and Samsung ST93.

      PROS

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)

      CONS

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST80
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST80 over Samsung ST93.

      Samsung ST80 vs Samsung ST93
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 4,800 vs 3,200
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung ST80.

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST6500
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST30
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      1/3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST95
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Advantage of Samsung ST93

      Samsung ST93
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST93 over Samsung ST80.

      Samsung ST80 vs Samsung ST93
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4608 x 3456
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Lighter 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz) vs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung ST93.

      Samsung ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST30
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      1/3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung ST95
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST700
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST6500
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Leica Q2
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic FX580
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung ST80 Samsung ST93
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO4,8003,200
        Built-in Flash
        Light118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Samsung ST80 Samsung ST93
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung ST80 and Samsung ST93 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Samsung ST80 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Samsung ST80 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 4,800 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Samsung ST93 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Samsung ST80 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4320 x 2880, 3648 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung ST93 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST80 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung ST80 comes with BP70A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung ST80 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot. Samsung ST93 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung ST80, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung ST93.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m on Samsung ST80..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung ST80 body has dimensions of 92 x 55 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.75") and Samsung ST93 body has dimensions of 92 x 53 x 17 mm (3.62 x 2.09 x 0.67"). Samsung ST80 weighs 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz) and Samsung ST93 weighs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz).

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      92 mm

      55 mm

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      92 mm

      53 mm

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      19 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung ST80 and Samsung ST93

      Samsung ST80 and Samsung ST93 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      GOOD
      72
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      44
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      GOOD
      77
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung ST80 and Samsung ST93 and give them scores of 60 and 36 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      36

      Sensor

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      33
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      GOOD
      80
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST93

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)


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