Samsung ST600 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST600 and Sony HX9V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was released 18 months earlier than the HX9V making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST600 scores versus the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 comes with external 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 HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST600 and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ST600 and the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.