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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(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
Sony TF1
(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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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony TF1

 ST100 TF1 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung ST100

 TF1 ST100 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony TF1

 ST100 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sony TF1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sony TF1
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST100
Travel photography with Sony TF1
60
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
environment sealing
has focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
29
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (155g)
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony TF1
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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