Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor size.

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The ST700 was brought out 7 months after the HX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST700 matches up against the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 has 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) whilst the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST700 vs the HX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and HX5 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and HX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST700 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST700 will offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ST700 will have an edge in sensor tech.