Samsung ST600 vs Sony A900

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung ST600 and Sony A900, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST600 was introduced 15 months after the A900 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST600 scores versus the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 features outer measurements 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 A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST600 vs the A900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and A900 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and A900.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST600 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A900 will resolve extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer ST600 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.