Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A35
| ST100 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung ST100
| A35 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A35
| ST100 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony 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 |