Samsung ST700 vs Sony A550

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST700 versus Sony A550, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the ST700 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ST700 was brought out 14 months after the A550 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST700 scores versus the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 features outer 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 A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST700 against the A550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and A550 is 99 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and A550.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST700 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST700 will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern ST700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.