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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung ST100 and Sony H50, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST100 was released 12 months after the H50 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST100 grades against the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony H50

 ST100 H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung ST100

 H50 ST100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony H50

 ST100 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 offers physical 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 H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 vs the H50.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and H50.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST100 to show more detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer ST100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
Portrait photography with Sony H50
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (155g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
60
supports touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
low megapixels (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
Sony H50 Vlogging details
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (155g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony H50
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $80