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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was launched 24 months before the WB850F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST100 matches up versus the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung WB850F

 ST100 WB850F 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k614kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung ST100

 WB850F ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung WB850F

 ST100 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 against the WB850F.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and WB850F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Travel photography camera
60
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (155g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography details
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
29
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (155g)
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung ST100Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST100 Samsung WB850F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $599