Samsung ST100 vs Sony ZV-1

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was manufactured 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST100 grades versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST100 versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST100 and the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and ZV-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.