Samsung ST700 vs Sony A6100

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST700 and Sony A6100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST700 was announced 9 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST700 scores against the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 has got outer dimensions 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) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST700 and Sony A6100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST700 against the A6100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and A6100 is 99 and 81 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and A6100.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST700 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A6100 will show more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ST700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.