Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST90

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST700 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was revealed around the same time to the ST90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST700 grades versus the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 and Samsung ST90. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 provides outside 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) and the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Samsung ST700 and Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST700 compared to the ST90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and ST90 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and ST90.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST700 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively.