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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was introduced 5 years before the W830 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the ST100 matches up against the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony W830

 ST100 W830 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung ST100

 W830 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony W830

 ST100 W830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ST100 compared to the W830.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and W830.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W830 to offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
Sony W830 Portrait photography information
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography information
Sony W830 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (155 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
Sony W830 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST100
Travel photography with Sony W830
60
includes focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sony W830
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (155g)
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony W830
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $128