Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX1
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36 Features
34 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX1 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
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Below is a complete overview of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ST100 was unveiled 6 months later than the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ST100 scores versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony WX1
| ST100 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung ST100
| WX1 | ST100 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony WX1
| ST100 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ST100 versus the WX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and WX1.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST100 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $250 | $149 |