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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX10V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST100 scores vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony HX10V

 ST100 HX10V 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k922kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung ST100

 HX10V ST100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony HX10V

 ST100 HX10V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ST100 versus the HX10V.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and HX10V.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older ST100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography details
Sony HX10V Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
60
provides focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
37
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (155g)
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony HX10V
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 234 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 320 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $616