Samsung ST100 vs Sony A290
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched June 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A230
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST100 and Sony A290, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the ST100 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ST100 was unveiled 5 months before the A290 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST100 grades vs the A290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A290
| ST100 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Samsung ST100
| A290 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A290
| ST100 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ST100 and the A290.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and A290.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The ST100 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-09 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 549 gr (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $250 | $600 |