Samsung ST100 vs Sony A200

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The ST100 was introduced 18 months later than the A200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST100 grades against the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 features physical 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) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ST100 vs the A200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A200 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and A200.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST100 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST100 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher ST100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.