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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung ST600 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was manufactured very close to the W310 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST600 grades versus the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W310

 ST600 W310 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung ST600

 W310 ST600 

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W310

 ST600 W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 provides physical measurements 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 W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST600 compared to the W310.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and W310.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST600 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (150g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
Sony W310 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
65
features touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (150 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
44
relatively wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
Sony W310 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (150g)
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony W310
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $150