Samsung ST700 vs Sony A230

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A230, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ST700 was released 20 months later than the A230 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST700 matches up versus the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST700 versus the A230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and A230 is 99 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and A230.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST700 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung ST700 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer ST700 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.