Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Released August 2010
- Newer Model is Sony A35

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the ST100 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The ST100 was introduced 7 months earlier than the A33 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the ST100 matches up versus the A33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A33
ST100 | A33 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung ST100
A33 | ST100 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A33
ST100 | A33 |
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 features exterior 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 A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ST100 against the A33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and A33.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The ST100 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony SLT-A33 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,152 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $250 | $230 |