Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2100
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2100 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung ST100 and Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ST100 was launched about the same time to the S2100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST100 scores versus the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony S2100
| ST100 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung ST100
| S2100 | ST100 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony S2100
| ST100 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 has physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 compared to the S2100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and S2100.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST100 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,152k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $250 | $0 |