Samsung ST600 vs Sony A300

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST600 versus Sony A300, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and A300 (10MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The ST600 was released 24 months later than the A300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST600 scores against the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ST600 against the A300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and A300.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST600 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung ST600 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger ST600 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.