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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was launched 18 months before the HX9V making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST100 grades against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony HX9V

 ST100 HX9V 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k921kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung ST100

 HX9V ST100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony HX9V

 ST100 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST100 vs the HX9V.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and HX9V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
60
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (155g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than others (245 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
Sony HX9V Landscape photography details
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $328