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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST700

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung ST700
(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
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung ST700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 21 months after the ST700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the ST700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung ST700

 Galaxy Camera 3G ST700 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 21 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 ST700 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung ST700

 Galaxy Camera 3G ST700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the ST700.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and ST700 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and ST700.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography information
Samsung ST700 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
Samsung ST700 Sports photography information
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
good MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Samsung ST700 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Samsung ST700
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
30
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung ST700
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung ST700
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung ST700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) ()
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) -
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $606 $280