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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony W370, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was unveiled within a month of the W370 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST100 grades vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W370

 ST100 W370 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung ST100

 W370 ST100 

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W370

 ST100 W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ST100 against the W370.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and W370.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
Sony W370 Travel photography factors
60
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W370
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $230