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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was unveiled at a similar time to the W320 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ST100 scores against the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W320

 ST100 W320 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung ST100

 W320 ST100 

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W320

 ST100 W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ST100 against the W320.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and W320.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
Sony W320 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sony W320
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
60
boasts touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Sony W320
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
29
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155g)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W320
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 155 gr (0.34 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID - 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 One One
Launch cost $250 $269