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Samsung ST100 vs Sony a3500

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung ST100 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(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
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony a3500 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung ST100 versus Sony a3500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ST100 was brought out 5 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST100 scores vs the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony a3500

 ST100 a3500 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung ST100

 a3500 ST100 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2010Newer by 51 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony a3500

 ST100 a3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST100 versus the a3500.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and a3500 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and a3500.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony a3500 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sony a3500
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
60
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
Sony a3500 Travel photography details
60
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
60
good battery pack (470 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony a3500 Landscape photography highlights
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (155g)
26
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (411 grams)
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony a3500
 Samsung ST100Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-06 2014-03-21
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $398