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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung ST100 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was announced around the same time to the W330 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ST100 grades vs the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W330

 ST100 W330 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung ST100

 W330 ST100 

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W330

 ST100 W330 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 features exterior 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) whilst the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ST100 against the W330.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and W330.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
Portrait photography with Sony W330
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography information
Sony W330 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (155g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
Sony W330 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
60
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W330
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $170