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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung ST100 and Sony WX10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was revealed 12 months before the WX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ST100 grades versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony WX10

 ST100 WX10 
Display dimension3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung ST100

 WX10 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony WX10

 ST100 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST100 and the WX10.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and WX10.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography info
Sony WX10 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (155 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
60
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others (155 grams)
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony WX10
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.8"
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $200