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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(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
Sony W710
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W710

 ST100 W710 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung ST100

 W710 ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W710

 ST100 W710 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sony W710
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
60
supports touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sony W710
29
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W710
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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