Samsung ST700 vs Sony A57

Here, we are looking at the Samsung ST700 versus Sony A57, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very close but the ST700 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST700 was launched 20 months before the A57 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ST700 matches up vs the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST700 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST700 versus Sony A57 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST700 vs the A57.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and A57 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and A57.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The ST700 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged ST700 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.