Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST700
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2011

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 21 months after the ST700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung ST700
Galaxy Camera 4G | ST700 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 21 months |
Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
ST700 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST700
Galaxy Camera 4G | ST700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the ST700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and ST700 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and ST700.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | Samsung ST700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | - | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | () |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 4.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 8s |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 305g (0.67 lbs) | - |
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 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 | ||
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $550 | $280 |