Samsung ST100 vs Sony A3000

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A3000, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was introduced 4 years earlier than the A3000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST100 grades versus the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ST100 versus the A3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and A3000 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and A3000.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST100 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A3000 will produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.