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Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was launched 13 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST100 matches up vs the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony S930

 ST100 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3.5"2.4"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution1152k112kCrisper display (+1040k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung ST100

 S930 ST100 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony S930

 ST100 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 comes with external dimensions 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 S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ST100 and the S930.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and S930.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST100 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer ST100 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
Portrait photography with Sony S930
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (155g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
Sony S930 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
60
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (155 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
29
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (155 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
no mic socket
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony S930
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $219