Samsung ST600 vs Sony A450
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Released January 2010
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The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A450, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very close but the ST600 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe ST600 was unveiled about the same time to the A450 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST600 scores versus the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony A450
| ST600 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung ST600
| A450 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony A450
| ST600 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 features outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ST600 against the A450.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and A450.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The ST600 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more challenging.
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Samsung ST600 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST600 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 1,152 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150g (0.33 lb) | 560g (1.23 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB07 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $330 | $1,241 |