Samsung ST700 vs Sony A77

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A77, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST700 was unveiled 9 months earlier than the A77 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ST700 grades against the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 provides 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) and the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST700 compared to the A77.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and A77 is 99 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and A77.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST700 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A77 will provide greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.