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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the ST100 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the A35 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST100 matches up vs the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A35

 ST100 A35 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung ST100

 A35 ST100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A35

 ST100 A35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST100 and the A35.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and A35.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A35 will provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
Sony A35 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography information
Sony A35 Travel photography information
60
includes touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
59
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (440 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sony A35
29
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony A35
 Samsung ST100Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony SLT-A35
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 12.00 m
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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $598