Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W570
ST100 | W570 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung ST100
W570 | ST100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W570
ST100 | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |