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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6000

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Updated by Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung ST700 versus Sony A6000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST700 was released 4 years prior to the A6000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST700 grades vs the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony A6000

 ST700 A6000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung ST700

 A6000 ST700 
RevealedApril 2014January 2011More recent by 40 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony A6000

 ST700 A6000 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ST700 against the A6000.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and A6000 is 99 and 85 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and A6000.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST700 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6000 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST700 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST700
Street photography with Sony A6000
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (344g)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography factors
Sony A6000 Sports photography factors
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography details
Sony A6000 Landscape photography details
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6000 Vlogging highlights
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
33
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony A6000
 Samsung ST700Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-04-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 344g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $548