Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA
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![Samsung ST100 front Samsung ST100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-ST100.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)/Sony-RX100-VA-front.jpg)
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA 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)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched July 2018
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") offer totally different sensor size.
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The ST100 was brought out 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST100 matches up against the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony RX100 VA
ST100 | RX100 VA | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Samsung ST100
RX100 VA | ST100 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 103 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1152k | Clearer screen (+77k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony RX100 VA
ST100 | RX100 VA |
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Samsung ST100 versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST100 versus the RX100 VA.
![Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-ST100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and RX100 VA is 95 and 89 respectively.
![Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-ST100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and RX100 VA.
To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-ST100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-ST100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2018-07-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,152 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 299g (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
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 life | - | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $250 | $998 |