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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung ST100 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was brought out 12 months before the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST100 grades against the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony TX100V

 ST100 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung ST100

 TX100V ST100 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display resolution1229k1152kSharper display (+77k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony TX100V

 ST100 TX100V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.5"3.5"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ST100 against the TX100V.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and TX100V.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sony TX100V
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
Sony TX100V Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
60
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
has touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX100V Landscape photography highlights
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $380