Samsung ST600 vs Sony A700

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A700, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the ST600 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ST600 was launched 2 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST600 scores against the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 features outside 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 Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST600 versus the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and A700.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST600 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung ST600 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ST600 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.