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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was launched 12 months before the W510 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST100 scores against the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W510

 ST100 W510 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung ST100

 W510 ST100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W510

 ST100 W510 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 offers outside measurements 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 W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST100 and the W510.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and W510.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography information
Sony W510 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
60
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W510
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $99