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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB35F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was manufactured 5 years before the WB35F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST600 matches up vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung WB35F

 ST600 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung ST600

 WB35F ST600 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB35F

 ST600 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST600 versus the WB35F.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and WB35F.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older ST600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (150g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST600
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
65
supports focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (194g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
44
pretty wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung ST600Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST600 Samsung WB35F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $130