Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX7V
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
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Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony HX7V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ST100 was introduced 18 months earlier than the HX7V which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST100 scores against the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony HX7V
| ST100 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung ST100
| HX7V | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony HX7V
| ST100 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 has 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST100 against the HX7V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and HX7V.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX7V to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older ST100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,152k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 208g (0.46 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 Overall 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, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $250 | $499 |