Samsung ST600 vs Sony A230

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung ST600 and Sony A230, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST600 was launched 8 months later than the A230 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST600 matches up vs the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST600 compared to the A230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and A230.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST600 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST600 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent ST600 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.