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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W320
(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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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony W320

 ST700 W320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and W320 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST700
Street photography with Sony W320
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST700
Travel photography with Sony W320
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
Landscape photography with Sony W320
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
30
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony W320
 Samsung ST700Sony 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