Samsung ST700 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST700 versus Sony HX9V, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was introduced 6 months earlier than the HX9V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ST700 grades vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. 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 HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST700 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST700 against the HX9V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and HX9V is 99 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.