Samsung SL620 vs Samsung ST700

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL620 was introduced 22 months earlier than the ST700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL620 scores against the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL620 and Samsung ST700. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL620 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 has outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL620 versus Samsung ST700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SL620 vs the ST700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and ST700 is 94 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and ST700.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SL620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.