Samsung ST100 vs Sony NEX-5T

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very well matched but the ST100 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was announced 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST100 grades against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ST100 compared to the NEX-5T.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and NEX-5T is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.