Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620
99 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ST700 was revealed 12 months before the W620 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST700 scores versus the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony W620
ST700 | W620 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung ST700
W620 | ST700 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony W620
ST700 | W620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 features external measurements 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) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ST700 against the W620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and W620 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and W620.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST700 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST700 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Samsung ST700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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 |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $102 |