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Samsung ST95 vs Sony S2100

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST95 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung ST95 and Sony S2100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST95 was released 13 months later than the S2100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ST95 scores versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony S2100

 ST95 S2100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung ST95

 S2100 ST95 

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony S2100

 ST95 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung ST95 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST95 and Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST95 and the S2100.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and S2100 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST95 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern ST95 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST95
Sports photography with Sony S2100
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST95
Travel photography with Sony S2100
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony S2100
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $145 $0