Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST600

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung SH100 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was released 13 months later than the ST600 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SH100 scores vs the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SH100 and Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SH100 compared to the ST600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and ST600 is 99 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and ST600.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.