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Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(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
  • Released January 2010
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony T900

 ST600 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution1152k922kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung ST600

 T900 ST600 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony T900

 ST600 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"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).

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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.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
Sony T900 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
65
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
Sony T900 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST600
Vlogging with Sony T900
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony T900
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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