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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W610

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung ST700 and Sony W610, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W610 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST700 scores vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony W610

 ST700 W610 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung ST700

 W610 ST700 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony W610

 ST700 W610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 has got outside measurements 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) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ST700 and the W610.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and W610 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and W610.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST700 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ST700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
56
lighter than average (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST700
Sports photography with Sony W610
27
good resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (113 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony W610
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
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