Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX220

Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was announced 4 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST700 matches up against the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 features outer measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST700 versus Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST700 vs the WX220.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and WX220 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and WX220.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX220 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.