Samsung ST100 vs Sony W800

Lets look closer at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony W800, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was released 5 years prior to the W800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ST100 grades against the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 provides 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) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST100 compared to the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and W800.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W800 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.