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Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ST700 grades against the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony WX70

 ST700 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung ST700

 WX70 ST700 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony WX70

 ST700 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 has got external dimensions 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 WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST700 against the WX70.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and WX70 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and WX70.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older ST700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST700
Street photography with Sony WX70
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST700
Travel photography with Sony WX70
71
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony WX70
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $242