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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST100 was announced 12 months earlier than the W570 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST100 grades versus the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W570

 ST100 W570 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung ST100

 W570 ST100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W570

 ST100 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 and the W570.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and W570.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography features
Sony W570 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (155g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
Sony W570 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
60
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (155g)
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W570
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $159