Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
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- 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
(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- Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony A700
ST93 | A700 | |||
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Released | April 2011 | December 2007 | More modern by 41 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung ST93
A700 | ST93 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony A700
ST93 | A700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Samsung ST93 and Sony A700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and A700 is 97 and 58 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Samsung ST93 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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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 |