Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Introduced March 2009
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- 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 comprehensive overview of the Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe X70 was introduced 10 months earlier than the ST600 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X70 scores versus the ST600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Samsung ST600
| X70 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Pentax X70
| ST600 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Samsung ST600
| X70 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has external measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the X70 versus the ST600.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and ST600 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and ST600.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax X70 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Samsung ST600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Samsung ST600 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-03-02 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410 grams (0.90 lb) | 150 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | SLB07 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $200 | $330 |