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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(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
Samsung ST600
(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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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

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").

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The 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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung ST600

 SZ-10 ST600 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus SZ-10

 ST600 SZ-10 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Samsung ST600
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
65
lighter than average in class (215g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (150g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
40
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (150g)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung ST600
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung 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