Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST600

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was announced 4 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung ST600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the ST600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and ST600.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.