Samsung ST700 vs Sony W380

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was announced 13 months after the W380 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST700 matches up vs the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 features external dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST700 versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST700 compared to the W380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and W380 is 99 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and W380.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST700 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher ST700 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.