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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W810

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung ST700 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was unveiled 4 years before the W810 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST700 matches up vs the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony W810

 ST700 W810 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung ST700

 W810 ST700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony W810

 ST700 W810 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST700 and Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST700 versus the W810.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and W810 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and W810.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older ST700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography information
Sony W810 Portrait photography information
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST700
Street photography with Sony W810
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography details
Sony W810 Sports photography details
27
good megapixels (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST700
Travel photography with Sony W810
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography details
Sony W810 Landscape photography details
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging highlights
Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
32
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony W810
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $100