Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST100
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST100 Overview
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").

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung ST100
Galaxy Camera | ST100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.5" | Larger display (+1.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
ST100 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung ST100
Galaxy Camera | ST100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung ST100 |
Other name | Wi-Fi | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-02-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 4.8" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lb) | 155 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $450 | $250 |