Samsung ST700 vs Sony W310

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung ST700 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was revealed 13 months after the W310 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST700 scores against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST700 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST700 vs the W310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and W310 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and W310.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST700 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern ST700 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.