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Samsung ST600 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung ST600 and Sony H20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was announced 8 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the ST600 matches up versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony H20

 ST600 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung ST600

 H20 ST600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony H20

 ST600 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 offers physical dimensions 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 H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST600 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST600 compared to the H20.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and H20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST600 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ST600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
29
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography advice
Sony H20 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (150g)
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Sony H20
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography factors
Sony H20 Travel photography factors
65
has focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
long reach (380mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST600
Vlogging with Sony H20
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (150 grams)
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony H20
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-05-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB07 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $330 $249