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Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was brought out 12 months after the H50 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST600 scores vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony H50

 ST600 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung ST600

 H50 ST600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony H50

 ST600 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 has physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST600 versus the H50.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and H50.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST600 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ST600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (150g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
65
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (547 grams)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
Sony H50 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
34
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (150g)
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others (547 grams)
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony H50
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-01-15
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 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $80