Samsung ST100 vs Sony A100

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A100, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The ST100 was manufactured 3 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST100 scores against the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ST100 and the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A100 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and A100.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST100 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ST100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.