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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A7S, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is fairly comparable but the ST100 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was launched 5 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST100 scores versus the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A7S

 ST100 A7S 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung ST100

 A7S ST100 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 51 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k1152kClearer display (+78k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A7S

 ST100 A7S 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 provides external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A7S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 versus the A7S.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A7S is 95 and 77 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and A7S.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung ST100 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sony A7S
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
76
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
great high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography info
Sony A7S Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
low battery life (360 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
Sony A7S Travel photography advice
60
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
58
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
environment proofing
low battery life (360 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S Landscape photography highlights
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
low battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
Sony A7S Vlogging info
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (155g)
34
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competitors (489 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony A7S
 Samsung ST100Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Alpha A7S
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-04-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 409600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 489 gr (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $1,998