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Samsung ST700 vs Sony G3

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung ST700 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST700 vs Sony G3 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung ST700 versus Sony G3, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was launched 2 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST700 scores versus the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony G3

 ST700 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung ST700

 G3 ST700 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony G3

 ST700 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST700 versus the G3.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and G3 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent ST700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST700
Travel photography with Sony G3
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
Landscape photography with Sony G3
38
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST700
Vlogging with Sony G3
30
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony G3
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $200