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Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2100 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung ST600 versus Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was brought out very close to the S2100 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST600 matches up vs the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony S2100

 ST600 S2100 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung ST600

 S2100 ST600 

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony S2100

 ST600 S2100 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST600 versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST600 compared to the S2100.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and S2100.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST600 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST600
Street photography with Sony S2100
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (150g)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
Sony S2100 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography details
Sony S2100 Travel photography details
65
includes focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (150g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (150 grams)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony S2100
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.33 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model SLB07 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $0