Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX350
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX350 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony WX300
- Updated by Sony WX500

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony WX350, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ST100 was introduced 5 years before the WX350 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST100 scores against the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony WX350
ST100 | WX350 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung ST100
WX350 | ST100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony WX350
ST100 | WX350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST100 compared to the WX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and WX350.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX350 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,152k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 470 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $250 | $270 |