Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2010
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced February 2009
Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ST600 was revealed 11 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST600 scores vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony T900
ST600 | T900 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 922k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung ST600
T900 | ST600 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony T900
ST600 | T900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3.5" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST600 and the T900.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and T900.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST600 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern ST600 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 1,152k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 lb) | 143 grams (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $330 | $300 |