Samsung ST600 vs Sony S950
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S950 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung ST600 and Sony S950, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ST600 was introduced 11 months later than the S950 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST600 matches up versus the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony S950
ST600 | S950 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung ST600
S950 | ST600 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony S950
ST600 | S950 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST600 and Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST600 vs the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and S950.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST600 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ST600 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST600 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,152 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $130 |