Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Older Model is Sony a5000
Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony a5100
ST600 | a5100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 922k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung ST600
a5100 | ST600 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 56 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony a5100
ST600 | a5100 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST600 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-08-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,152k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB07 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $330 | $448 |