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Samsung ST600 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung ST600 vs Sony G3 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 G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST600 versus Sony G3, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was revealed 13 months later than the G3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ST600 grades vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony G3

 ST600 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution1152k921kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung ST600

 G3 ST600 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony G3

 ST600 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST600 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 has external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST600 versus the G3.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and G3.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern ST600 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
Sony G3 Portrait photography information
29
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
Sony G3 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
65
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
Sony G3 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony G3
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
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 - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 150 grams (0.33 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB07 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $200