Samsung ST100 vs Sony A6100

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A6100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was launched 10 years before the A6100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST100 grades vs the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST100 versus the A6100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and A6100 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and A6100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST100 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6100 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.