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Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ST700 scores versus the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony WX300

 ST700 WX300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung ST700

 WX300 ST700 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony WX300

 ST700 WX300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 enjoys physical 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST700 and the WX300.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and WX300 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and WX300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged ST700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST700
Street photography with Sony WX300
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography advice
Sony WX300 Travel photography advice
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
37
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony WX300
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID - NP-BX1
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $330