Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony H50
ST100 | H50 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung ST100
H50 | ST100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony H50
ST100 | H50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Samsung ST100 and Sony H50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |