Samsung ST100 vs Sony A900

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung ST100 and Sony A900, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was announced 15 months after the A900 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST100 scores against the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 provides physical measurements 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 A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST100 against the A900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and A900 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and A900.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST100 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A900 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher ST100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.