Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX9

Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST700 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was released within a month of the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ST700 scores vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST700 against the WX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and WX9.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.