Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX5
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX5 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung ST100 and Sony HX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST100 was introduced 5 months earlier than the HX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST100 grades against the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony HX5
| ST100 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung ST100
| HX5 | ST100 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony HX5
| ST100 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 and the HX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and HX5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST100 will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,152k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $250 | $275 |