Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST100

Here is a extended review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was announced 3 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera grades versus the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements 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 and Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera vs the ST100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and ST100.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.