Samsung ST600 vs Sony A850

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A850, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ST600 was launched 3 months prior to the A850 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST600 matches up vs the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ST600 versus the A850.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and A850 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and A850.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST600 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A850 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.