Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX5

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung ST700 and Sony WX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was launched 7 months later than the WX5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ST700 grades versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 features exterior 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ST700 compared to the WX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and WX5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and WX5.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST700 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer ST700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.