Samsung ST700 vs Sony W560

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung ST700 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was manufactured within a month of the W560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST700 matches up against the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 provides physical 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 W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST700 and the W560.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and W560 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and W560.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST700 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.