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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was introduced at a similar time to the TX100V so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST700 scores against the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony TX100V

 ST700 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung ST700

 TX100V ST700 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX100V

 ST700 TX100V 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 features physical 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 TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST700 and the TX100V.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and TX100V is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and TX100V.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX100V Portrait photography factors
29
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST700
Street photography with Sony TX100V
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
27
MP count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography features
Sony TX100V Travel photography features
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
65
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX100V Landscape photography factors
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
30
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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