Samsung ST100 vs Sony W530

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was unveiled 12 months prior to the W530 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST100 matches up against the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST100 compared to the W530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and W530.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older ST100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.