Samsung ST700 vs Sony W710

Here, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST700 and Sony W710, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was unveiled 24 months prior to the W710 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST700 grades versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 comes with outer dimensions 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) whilst the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST700 and Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST700 versus the W710.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and W710 is 99 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and W710.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged ST700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.