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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was brought out very close to the W310 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST100 matches up vs the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W310

 ST100 W310 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung ST100

 W310 ST100 

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W310

 ST100 W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ST100 versus the W310.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and W310.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST100 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography info
Sony W310 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
Sony W310 Travel photography factors
60
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sony W310
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W310
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $150