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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350 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 A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty close but the ST100 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST100 was launched 20 months after the A350 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST100 matches up vs the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A350

 ST100 A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2008More modern by 20 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung ST100

 A350 ST100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A350

 ST100 A350 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST100 vs the A350.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and A350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and A350.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ST100 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more recent ST100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
Sony A350 Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
Sony A350 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (155g)
66
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sony A350
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
60
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (155 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
51
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (674 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography advice
Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
37
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (155 grams)
9
no video recording
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony A350
 Samsung ST100Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2008-06-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 674 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $600