Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX500

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was revealed 6 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST100 matches up vs the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has external dimensions 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST100 and the WX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and WX500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX500 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.