Samsung ST600 vs Sony NEX-3
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced June 2010
- New Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST600 and Sony NEX-3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly similar but the ST600 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ST600 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the NEX-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST600 matches up vs the NEX-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony NEX-3
| ST600 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+232k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung ST600
| NEX-3 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony NEX-3
| ST600 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar generation |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 offers exterior 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 NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST600 and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST600 and the NEX-3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and NEX-3 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and NEX-3.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The ST600 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Samsung ST600 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST600 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,152k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| 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 | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lb) | 297 grams (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB07 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $330 | $0 |