Samsung ST100 vs Sony A77

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST100 and Sony A77, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A77 (24MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The ST100 was unveiled 21 months earlier than the A77 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST100 matches up versus the A77 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST100 and Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ST100 versus the A77.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and A77 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and A77.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A77 will produce extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ST100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.