Samsung ST600 vs Sony NEX-5T

Here, we are looking at the Samsung ST600 and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly similar but the ST600 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST600 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST600 matches up against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ST600 compared to the NEX-5T.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and NEX-5T is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST600 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ST600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.