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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 2 years after the ST600 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up against the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung ST600

 Galaxy Camera 3G ST600 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 33 months
Display dimension4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 ST600 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution1152k0kCrisper display (+1152k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung ST600

 Galaxy Camera 3G ST600 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has got outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the ST600.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and ST600.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera 3G is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Street photography with Samsung ST600
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
65
offers focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography details
47
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
36
fairly wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (150 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung ST600
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung ST600
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung ST600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 3.5"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $606 $330