Samsung ST700 vs Sony A380

Here, we are comparing the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A380, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly similar but the ST700 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The ST700 was released 17 months later than the A380 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST700 grades against the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 features exterior measurements 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 A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST700 vs the A380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and A380 is 99 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and A380.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST700 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST700 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent ST700 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.