Samsung ST700 vs Sony A500

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST700 and Sony A500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST700 was brought out 17 months later than the A500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST700 grades vs the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST700 and Sony A500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST700 compared to the A500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and A500 is 99 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and A500.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST700 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung ST700 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger ST700 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.