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Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST700 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX50V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST700 grades vs the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony HX50V

 ST700 HX50V 
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung ST700

 HX50V ST700 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 28 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony HX50V

 ST700 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 has outer 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) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST700 vs the HX50V.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and HX50V is 99 and 89 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
29
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
27
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST700
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than average (272g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
30
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO - 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $439