Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also Known as ES15
(Full Review)
- 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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On this page, we are comparing the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SL30 was announced 10 months earlier than the ST600 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL30 matches up against the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL30 & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung ST600
| SL30 | ST600 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung SL30
| ST600 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 10 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST600
| SL30 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL30 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SL30 vs the ST600.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and ST600.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST600 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Samsung SL30 | Samsung ST600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung SL30 | Samsung ST600 |
| Otherwise known as | ES15 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | SLB07 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $93 | $330 |