Samsung ST700 vs Sony A100

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST700 was manufactured 4 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST700 grades versus the A100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 features exterior 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) whilst the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST700 vs the A100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and A100 is 99 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and A100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST700 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung ST700 will show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern ST700 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.