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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W650

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W650 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung ST700 versus Sony W650, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was released 12 months before the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST700 grades versus the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony W650

 ST700 W650 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung ST700

 W650 ST700 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony W650

 ST700 W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ST700 and the W650.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and W650 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and W650.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older ST700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
29
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
71
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (124g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony W650
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $140