Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320
99 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
31
97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST700 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ST700 was manufactured 13 months after the W320 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST700 grades versus the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony W320
| ST700 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung ST700
| W320 | ST700 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony W320
| ST700 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST700 versus the W320.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and W320 is 99 and 97 respectively.
Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and W320.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer ST700 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Samsung ST700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | - | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $280 | $269 |