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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(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
Samsung ST600
(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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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung ST600

 SL30 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung SL30

 ST600 SL30 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SL30 and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
25
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography details
Samsung ST600 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST600
 Samsung SL30Samsung 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