Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST700
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Galaxy Camera 2 was released 3 years later than the ST700 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung ST700
Galaxy Camera 2 | ST700 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
ST700 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung ST700
Galaxy Camera 2 | ST700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung ST700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the ST700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and ST700 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and ST700.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Samsung ST700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-02 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 4.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 283 grams (0.62 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | 400 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $400 | $280 |