Samsung ST600 vs Sony S930

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony S930, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was released 13 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the ST600 matches up versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony S930 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST600 and the S930.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent ST600 provides an edge in sensor innovation.