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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W530

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W530 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung ST700 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was manufactured at a similar time to the W530 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST700 grades vs the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony W530

 ST700 W530 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung ST700

 W530 ST700 

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony W530

 ST700 W530 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ST700 and the W530.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and W530 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and W530.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST700 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST700
Sports photography with Sony W530
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography factors
Sony W530 Travel photography factors
71
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography information
Sony W530 Landscape photography information
38
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging information
Sony W530 Vlogging information
30
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
26
pretty wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony W530
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 () 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $269