Samsung ST100 vs Sony A850
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
35
54 Imaging
68 Features
60 Overall
64
Samsung ST100 vs Sony A850 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)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched April 2010
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Here is a extensive review of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A850, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe ST100 was released 3 months before the A850 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST100 scores vs the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A850
| ST100 | A850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung ST100
| A850 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A850
| ST100 | A850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | April 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ST100 and the A850.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A850 is 95 and 54 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and A850.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A850 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A850 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-04-15 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
| 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 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 895 grams (1.97 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1415 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 880 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | Two |
| Launch pricing | $250 | $0 |