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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W620
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony W620

 ST700 W620 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung ST700

 W620 ST700 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony W620

 ST700 W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony W620
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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