Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST600 versus Sony a5100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The ST600 was released 5 years prior to the a5100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST600 scores vs the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST600 versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST600 compared to the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and a5100 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and a5100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST600 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony a5100 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ST600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.