Samsung ST600 vs Sony HX200V
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300
Samsung ST600 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe ST600 was launched 3 years before the HX200V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST600 matches up vs the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony HX200V
ST600 | HX200V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 922k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung ST600
HX200V | ST600 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony HX200V
ST600 | HX200V | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST600 versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ST600 against the HX200V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and HX200V.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ST600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 583g (1.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 life | - | 450 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB07 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $330 | $480 |