Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 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
- Introduced January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W380
ST100 | W380 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung ST100
W380 | ST100 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W380
ST100 | W380 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Samsung ST100 and Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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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 |