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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST600 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A6000 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST600 grades against the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony A6000

 ST600 A6000 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k922kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung ST600

 A6000 ST600 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony A6000

 ST600 A6000 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ST600 against the A6000.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and A6000 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and A6000.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST600 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6000 will give you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ST600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography features
Sony A6000 Portrait photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Sony A6000
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
73
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
65
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
77
lighter than average in class (344g)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
44
really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging info
Sony A6000 Vlogging info
30
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
33
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony A6000
 Samsung ST600Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2014-04-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 4800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 344g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery type - 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $330 $548