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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was manufactured 4 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung ST100

 Galaxy Camera 2 ST100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension4.8"3.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 ST100 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen resolution1152k1037kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung ST100

 Galaxy Camera 2 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the ST100.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and ST100.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (283g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
73
great battery (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (155g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
52
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
lighter than average in class (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung ST100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung ST100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $400 $250