Samsung ST100 vs Sony A330

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A330, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST100 was announced 8 months later than the A330 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST100 scores vs the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 features external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

See the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST100 and the A330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and A330.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST100 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung ST100 will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger ST100 will have an edge in sensor innovation.