Samsung ST700 vs Sony W290

Following is a complete review of the Samsung ST700 versus Sony W290, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was manufactured 23 months after the W290 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST700 scores against the W290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 enjoys physical 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 W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ST700 against the W290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and W290 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and W290.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern ST700 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.