Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX300

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was released 3 years prior to the HX300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST700 grades versus the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 features physical 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 HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST700 versus the HX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and HX300 is 99 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and HX300.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ST700 is going to be behind in sensor tech.