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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung ST600 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was brought out 24 months before the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST600 grades versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung WB850F

 ST600 WB850F 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k614kClearer screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung ST600

 WB850F ST600 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB850F

 ST600 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Samsung ST600 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ST600 versus the WB850F.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and WB850F.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ST600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (150 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
65
supports touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (150g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than average (150 grams)
34
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung ST600Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST600 Samsung WB850F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $330 $599