Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V 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)
- 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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony HX9V
ST100 | HX9V | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 921k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung ST100
HX9V | ST100 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony HX9V
ST100 | HX9V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |