Samsung ST100 vs Sony S980
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony S980 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009
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The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung ST100 and Sony S980, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ST100 was introduced 11 months after the S980 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ST100 matches up vs the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony S980
| ST100 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung ST100
| S980 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony S980
| ST100 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ST100 versus the S980.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and S980.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST100 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger ST100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 1,152 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $250 | $300 |