Samsung ST700 vs Sony W220

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung ST700 versus Sony W220, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was unveiled 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST700 scores vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 has outer dimensions 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 W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST700 versus Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST700 versus the W220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and W220 is 99 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and W220.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST700 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ST700 should have a benefit in sensor technology.