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Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Successor is Sony A6000
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very comparable but the ST700 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The ST700 was brought out 3 years prior to the NEX-6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST700 scores against the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony NEX-6

 ST700 NEX-6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung ST700

 NEX-6 ST700 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2011More modern by 27 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony NEX-6

 ST700 NEX-6 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 comes with external dimensions 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 NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST700 vs the NEX-6.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and NEX-6 is 99 and 85 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and NEX-6.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The ST700 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more aged ST700 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography details
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography details
27
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography information
71
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography features
37
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
30
good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
32
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony NEX-6
 Samsung ST700Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-03-25
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $365