Samsung ST100 vs Sony A68
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36 Features
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A68 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced November 2015
- Previous Model is Sony A65

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A68 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A68, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

The ST100 was launched 6 years before the A68 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST100 grades against the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A68 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony A68
ST100 | A68 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung ST100
A68 | ST100 | |||
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Announced | November 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 71 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony A68
ST100 | A68 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A68 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ST100 against the A68.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and A68.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A68 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST100 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST100 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,152k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 610 gr (1.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $250 | $581 |