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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was manufactured 13 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST100 matches up versus the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W220

 ST100 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung ST100

 W220 ST100 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W220

 ST100 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ST100 against the W220.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and W220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST100 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer ST100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sony W220
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
60
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
37
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W220
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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 feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $160