Samsung ST700 vs Sony QX100

Here, we are comparing the Samsung ST700 versus Sony QX100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very close but the ST700 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST700 was released 3 years before the QX100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the ST700 scores vs the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 offers 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) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST700 versus Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST700 compared to the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and QX100 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and QX100.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST700 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony QX100 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ST700 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.