Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370
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36 Features
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W370
ST100 | W370 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung ST100
W370 | ST100 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W370
ST100 | W370 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Samsung ST100 versus Sony W370 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |