Samsung ST100 vs Sony A450
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A450 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 Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced January 2010
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Following is a extended review of the Samsung ST100 and Sony A450, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very well matched but the ST100 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
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Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST100 scores vs the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A450
| ST100 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung ST100
| A450 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A450
| ST100 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 features outer measurements 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 A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ST100 compared to the A450.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and A450.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The ST100 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,152k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 grams (0.34 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $250 | $1,241 |