Samsung ST100 vs Sony A500
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A500 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Later Model is Sony A560
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Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung ST100 and Sony A500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the ST100 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe ST100 was brought out 5 months later than the A500 which means that 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 A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ST100 grades vs the A500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A500
| ST100 | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Samsung ST100
| A500 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A500
| ST100 | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ST100 against the A500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A500 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and A500.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST100 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A500 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-27 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,152k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 file 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 lb) | 630 gr (1.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 520 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $250 | $638 |