Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX1
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
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Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung ST700 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ST700 was released 18 months later than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST700 scores against the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony WX1
| ST700 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung ST700
| WX1 | ST700 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony WX1
| ST700 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST700 compared to the WX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and WX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and WX1.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST700 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST700 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher ST700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Samsung ST700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | - | 160 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $280 | $149 |