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Samsung ST100 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was unveiled 11 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST100 scores versus the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony T900

 ST100 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution1152k922kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung ST100

 T900 ST100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony T900

 ST100 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 features exterior 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) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ST100 versus the T900.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and T900.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer ST100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (155 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
Sony T900 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST100
Travel photography with Sony T900
60
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
Sony T900 Vlogging features
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (155g)
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony T900
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 155g (0.34 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $300