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Samsung ST700 vs Sony S950

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung ST700 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony S950 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST700 and Sony S950, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was released 23 months after the S950 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST700 grades against the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony S950

 ST700 S950 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung ST700

 S950 ST700 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony S950

 ST700 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST700 and the S950.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and S950 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and S950.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST700 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher ST700 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography factors
Sony S950 Portrait photography factors
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography information
Sony S950 Street photography information
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
27
decent MP (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography factors
Sony S950 Travel photography factors
71
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony S950
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $130