Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600
90 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
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The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-10 was brought out 14 months after the ST600 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-10 scores versus the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung ST600
| SZ-10 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus SZ-10
| ST600 | SZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
| Display resolution | 1152k | 460k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung ST600
| SZ-10 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-10 and the ST600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and ST600.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SZ-10 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung ST600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus SZ-10 | Samsung ST600 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 150g (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | SLB07 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $300 | $330 |