Samsung ST600 vs Sony HX100V

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung ST600 and Sony HX100V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was brought out 21 months earlier than the HX100V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST600 scores against the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 has outside dimensions 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 HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST600 and Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ST600 against the HX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and HX100V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX100V to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ST600 is going to be behind in sensor technology.