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Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony a5100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony a5100

 ST600 a5100 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k922kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Samsung ST600

 a5100 ST600 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2010Fresher by 56 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony a5100

 ST600 a5100 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

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

Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography features
Sony a5100 Portrait photography features
29
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
Sony a5100 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (150g)
82
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
Sony a5100 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
Sony a5100 Travel photography advice
65
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (150 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
80
better than average battery (400 shots)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
Landscape photography with Sony a5100
43
really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
Sony a5100 Vlogging details
30
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (150 grams)
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony a5100
 Samsung ST600Sony Alpha a5100
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