Samsung ST100 vs Sony W650
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W650, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ST100 was announced 24 months earlier than the W650 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST100 scores vs the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W650
| ST100 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung ST100
| W650 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W650
| ST100 | W650 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 offers 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) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ST100 compared to the W650.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and W650.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W650 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W650 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,152k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 220 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $250 | $140 |