Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX200V

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung ST700 and Sony HX200V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was released 16 months earlier than the HX200V making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST700 scores vs the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 offers physical 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) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST700 versus the HX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and HX200V is 99 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and HX200V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ST700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.