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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A33
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A33

 ST100 A33 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k921kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung ST100

 A33 ST100 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A33

 ST100 A33 

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).

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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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 size comparison

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

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A33 Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography details
Sony A33 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography advice
Sony A33 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
Sony A33 Travel photography info
60
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Sony A33
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
Sony A33 Vlogging information
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony A33
 Samsung ST100Sony SLT-A33
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