Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1
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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-TF1 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1/Sony-TF1-front.jpg)
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST100 and Sony TF1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ST100 was brought out 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST100 scores versus the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony TF1
ST100 | TF1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung ST100
TF1 | ST100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony TF1
ST100 | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 features outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung ST100 and Sony TF1 in the 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)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ST100 and the TF1.
![Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-ST100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-ST100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and TF1.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-ST100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-ST100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TF1-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 TF1 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2013-06-21 |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $250 | $266 |