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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Released December 2007
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Refreshed by Sony A77
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung ST93 and Sony A700, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The ST93 was revealed 3 years after the A700 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ST93 matches up vs the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony A700

 ST93 A700 
ReleasedApril 2011December 2007More modern by 41 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung ST93

 A700 ST93 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony A700

 ST93 A700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 has got external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ST93 compared to the A700.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and A700 is 97 and 58 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and A700.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST93 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST93 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern ST93 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
Sony A700 Portrait photography details
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography factors
Sony A700 Street photography factors
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A700 as a Sports photography camera
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST93
Travel photography with Sony A700
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
Landscape photography with Sony A700
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sony A700
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony A700
 Samsung ST93Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-04-20 2007-12-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 768 grams (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at release - $1,000