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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(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
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was unveiled 12 months prior to the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ST100 matches up against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony WX9

 ST100 WX9 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k921kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung ST100

 WX9 ST100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony WX9

 ST100 WX9 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 and the WX9.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and WX9.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX9 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX9 Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
Sony WX9 Travel photography advice
60
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
67
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sony WX9
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony WX9
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 155 gr (0.34 pounds) -
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $188