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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the W610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST100 matches up versus the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W610

 ST100 W610 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung ST100

 W610 ST100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W610

 ST100 W610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 has physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 against the W610.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and W610.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older ST100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W610 Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (155g)
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST100
Travel photography with Sony W610
60
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (155 grams)
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W610
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $200