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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung ST100 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was released within a month of the W380 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST100 grades versus the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W380

 ST100 W380 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung ST100

 W380 ST100 

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W380

 ST100 W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST100 against the W380.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and W380.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
Sony W380 Portrait photography advice
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
Sony W380 Travel photography info
60
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
29
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (155g)
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W380
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $44