Samsung ST100 vs Sony A6600

Below is a extended overview of the Samsung ST100 versus Sony A6600, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The ST100 was revealed 10 years before the A6600 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST100 matches up versus the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 & Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ST100 against the A6600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and A6600 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and A6600.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6600 will result in greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older ST100 will be behind in sensor innovation.