Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ST100 was manufactured 4 years before the W710 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST100 grades vs the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W710
ST100 | W710 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung ST100
W710 | ST100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W710
ST100 | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST100 and the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and W710.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ST100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,152k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $90 |