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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was announced 11 months before the WB700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST600 scores versus the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung WB700

 ST600 WB700 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k614kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Samsung ST600

 WB700 ST600 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB700

 ST600 WB700 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST600 and the WB700.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged ST600 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB700 Travel photography factors
65
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
44
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (150g)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB700
 Samsung ST600Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST600 Samsung WB700
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-12-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 -
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) -
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Battery model SLB07 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $300