Samsung ST700 vs Sony W350

Let's look closer at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was introduced 13 months later than the W350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST700 matches up versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ST700 against the W350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and W350 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and W350.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern ST700 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.