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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung ST600 and Sony W220, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST600 was brought out 13 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST600 matches up against the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W220

 ST600 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung ST600

 W220 ST600 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W220

 ST600 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 features external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST600 and Sony W220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST600 against the W220.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and W220.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST600 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent ST600 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (150g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Sony W220
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST600
Travel photography with Sony W220
65
has touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (150g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
Sony W220 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST600
Vlogging with Sony W220
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (150 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony W220
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB07 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $330 $160