Samsung ST700 vs Sony NEX-7

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung ST700 and Sony NEX-7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The ST700 was introduced 11 months earlier than the NEX-7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST700 grades against the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 has got 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-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST700 and Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ST700 vs the NEX-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and NEX-7 is 99 and 84 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and NEX-7.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST700 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-7 will show more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST700 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.