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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was released 3 years after the ST600 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DV150F scores versus the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung ST600

 DV150F ST600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung DV150F

 ST600 DV150F 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k460kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung ST600

 DV150F ST600 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F features external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DV150F vs the ST600.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and ST600.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent DV150F will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography features
Samsung ST600 Street photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Samsung ST600 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
65
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (150g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (150g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung ST600
 Samsung DV150FSamsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung ST600
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - SLB07
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $330