Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W320
ST100 | W320 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung ST100
W320 | ST100 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W320
ST100 | W320 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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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 |