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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A3000

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(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
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung ST700 versus Sony A3000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ST700 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ST700 was released 3 years prior to the A3000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST700 grades versus the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony A3000

 ST700 A3000 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung ST700

 A3000 ST700 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony A3000

 ST700 A3000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST700 and the A3000.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and A3000 is 99 and 69 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and A3000.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A3000 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ST700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
Portrait photography with Sony A3000
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography information
Sony A3000 Street photography information
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography details
Sony A3000 Sports photography details
27
good resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST700
Travel photography with Sony A3000
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
good battery pack (470 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (411g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography advice
Sony A3000 Landscape photography advice
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST700
Vlogging with Sony A3000
30
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
26
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony A3000
 Samsung ST700Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-08-27
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO - 16000
Min native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 411 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $398