Samsung ST600 vs Sony W230

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST600 versus Sony W230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was launched 11 months later than the W230 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ST600 scores vs the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 has external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ST600 compared to the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and W230.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST600 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ST600 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.