Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX5
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST100 and Sony WX5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ST100 was revealed 6 months prior to the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST100 scores versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony WX5
| ST100 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung ST100
| WX5 | ST100 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony WX5
| ST100 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 has got external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST100 against the WX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and WX5.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST100 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,152 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $250 | $250 |