Samsung ST100 Review

Name: Samsung ST100
Brand: Samsung

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Main Features

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

35-175 mm F3.6-4.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.50" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

155g. 100 x 60 x 20 mm

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Samsung ST100 Overview

First introduced in January 2010 , Samsung ST100 is a 14.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 5.0x zoom 35-175 mm F3.6-4.8 lens.

Samsung ST100 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Samsung ST100 is a member of Samsung's Ultracompact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

Samsung Ultracompact Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Samsung ST93 Compare	2011	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	110g
Samsung ST6500 Compare	2011	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	102 x 57 x 19mm	g
Samsung ST95 Compare	2011	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	g
Samsung ST90 Compare	2011	14.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	g
Samsung ST65 Compare	2011	14.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
Samsung ST93 vs ST6500 vs ST95 vs ST90 vs ST65

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Samsung ST100 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung ST100 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Image Stabilization

Touch Screen

Face Detection Focusing

Large 3.50" Screen

1.152k dots LCD Resolution

155g Light Body

30 MB Internal Storage

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CONs

No Wireless Connection

No Articulating Screen

No External Flash Shoe

No Full HD Video

No Built-in Viewfinder

No RAW Shooting

Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP

Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200

1/1000s Low Max Shutter Speed

No Manual Focusing

No Manual Exposure

No Environmental Sealing

35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage

Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60

Slow Lens at Tele: f4.80

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Samsung ST100 Physical Specs

Samsung ST100 weighs 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz) and has external dimensions of 100 x 60 x 20 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.79″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Samsung ST100 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 20mm, it is also quite small, 8mm thinner than the average of its class.

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Thickness Comparison

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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung ST100, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Physical size of the Samsung ST100 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Samsung ST100 with its main competitors:

Samsung ST100 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs ST100	Thickness	vs ST100
Olympus TG-4 Compare	247g	92g heavier	31mm	11mm thicker
Olympus TG-3 Compare	247g	92g heavier	31mm	11mm thicker
Canon 30D Compare	784g	629g heavier	74mm	54mm thicker
Fujifilm XQ2 Compare	206g	51g heavier	33mm	13mm thicker
Sony RX1R II Compare	507g	352g heavier	72mm	52mm thicker
Nikon D2X Compare	1200g	1045g heavier	86mm	66mm thicker
Pentax K-1 Compare	1010g	855g heavier	86mm	66mm thicker
Olympus TG-6 Compare	253g	98g heavier	32mm	12mm thicker

Weather Sealing

Samsung ST100 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Samsung ST100 Lens

Samsung ST100 features a 35-175 mm F3.6-4.8 5× zoom lens. With a focal length of only 35mm on the wide end, it offers very limited wide angle capability . On the plus side, 175mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ST100

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ST100

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

With a max aperture of f3.60 at 35mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f4.80.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ST100

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ST100

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

ST100 is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

Samsung ST100 Sensor and Photography Features

Samsung ST100 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4320 x 3240 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. ST100 has a native ISO range of 80 - 3200 but unfortunately, Samsung ST100 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7100 or Nikon Coolpix P7000 in the same price range.

Samsung ST100 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero11 Black with its 27.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung ST100 vs GoPro Hero11 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Samsung ST100's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Comparison image of Samsung ST100 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Samsung ST100 LCD

Samsung ST100 has a Fixed Type 3.50-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,152k dots. The Samsung ST100's 3.50" screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

Unfortunately Samsung ST100 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.

ST100 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (Lumix DC-TZ200) (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare).
Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

Samsung ST100 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

You can connect ST100 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

Samsung ST100 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Olympus TG-4 Compare	1920 x 1080	380shots	Yes	No	No
Olympus TG-3 Compare	1920 x 1080	330shots	Yes	No	No
Canon 30D Compare	None	shots	No	No	No
Fujifilm XQ2 Compare	1920 x 1080	240shots	Yes	No	No
Sony RX1R II Compare	1920 x 1080	220shots	Yes	No	Yes
Nikon D2X Compare	None	shots	No	No	No
Pentax K-1 Compare	1920 x 1080	760shots	Yes	No	No
Olympus TG-6 Compare	3840 x 2160	340shots	Yes	No	No

Samsung ST100 Video Features

With Samsung ST100, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30,15 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

Samsung ST100 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, Samsung ST100 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7100 or Nikon Coolpix P7000 in a similar price range.

Samsung ST100 Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Samsung ST100 can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/1000 sec.

Flash

Unfortunately ST100 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

Focusing

Samsung ST100 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

Samsung ST100 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

What type of Photography is Samsung ST100 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Samsung ST100 in 5 different photography areas.

Samsung ST100 for Portrait Photography

Samsung ST100 has a score of 21 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theST100.

Image Stabilization

Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP

Read the details of how we scored Samsung ST100 for Portrait Photography

Samsung ST100 for Street Photography

Samsung ST100 has a score of 53 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.

Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing

Image Stabilization
Small Body

Read the details of how we scored Samsung ST100 for Street Photography

Samsung ST100 for Sports Photography

Samsung ST100 has a score of 14 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theST100.

Image Stabilization

175 mm Tele Lens

Read the details of how we scored Samsung ST100 for Sports Photography

Samsung ST100 for Daily Photography

Samsung ST100 has a score of 54 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
155g

Body Thickness 20mm
5.0X Optical Zoom

Read the details of how we scored Samsung ST100 for Daily Photography

Samsung ST100 for Landscape Photography

Samsung ST100 has a score of 16 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theST100.

Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP

Read the details of how we scored Samsung ST100 for Landscape Photography

Samsung ST100 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Samsung ST100 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.

Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung ST100 alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Samsung ST100

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Samsung ST100 Conclusion and Scores

Currently, Samsung ST100 has an Overall Score of 36/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Samsung ST100 is ranked #260 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #844 out of 1259 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

#844 out of 1259 in Top Ranking Cameras
#260 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
#22 out of 152 in Top Ranking Ultracompact Cameras
#341 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
#225 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(155g)
#513 out of 918 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
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Main Scores

Imaging

Features

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Portability

Overall Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung ST100

Does the Samsung ST100 have Image Stabilization?
Does the Samsung ST100 have RAW support?
Does the Samsung ST100 have Weather Sealing?
Does the Samsung ST100 have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Samsung ST100?
What is the Sensor Size of Samsung ST100?
is the Samsung ST100 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Samsung ST100 have Touch Screen?
Does the Samsung ST100 have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung ST100?
What is the Weight of Samsung ST100?
What are the Dimensions of Samsung ST100?

Samsung ST100 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung ST100
Announced	2010-01-06
Body Type	Ultracompact
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	35-175 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.6-4.8
Macro Focus Range	5cm
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Size	3.50"
Screen Resolution	1,152k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	8s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/1000s
Max Continuous Shooting	n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	n/a
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.10 m
Max Flash Sync	s
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Sensor Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor Area	28.07mm²
Sensor Resolution	14 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO	3,200
Min Native ISO	80
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	155g
Physical Dimensions	100 x 60 x 20mm
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage Slots	1