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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 II
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ST700 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST700 matches up versus the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony A7

 ST700 A7 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung ST700

 A7 ST700 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony A7

 ST700 A7 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 enjoys physical 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) and the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST700 compared to the A7.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and A7 is 99 and 78 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and A7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST700 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ST700 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography advice
Sony A7 Street photography advice
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
79
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (474g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography features
Sony A7 Sports photography features
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST700
Travel photography with Sony A7
71
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
76
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 Vlogging factors
30
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
36
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony A7
 Samsung ST700Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Alpha A7
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-22
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 474g (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $798