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Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST600 scores against the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony H400

 ST600 H400 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung ST600

 H400 ST600 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony H400

 ST600 H400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ST600 and the H400.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and H400.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H400 to show extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography details
Sony H400 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (150g)
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST600
Travel photography with Sony H400
65
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST600
Vlogging with Sony H400
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony H400
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,152k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 gr (0.33 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB07 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $268