Samsung ST600 vs Sony A330

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A330, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST600 was introduced 8 months later than the A330 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST600 grades vs the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 has got outside 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) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ST600 vs the A330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and A330.

Clearly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST600 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST600 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern ST600 will have an edge in sensor technology.