Samsung ST600 vs Sony W320
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
38
95 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
38
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
97 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced January 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
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On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung ST600 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ST600 was revealed at a similar time to the W320 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST600 scores versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W320
| ST600 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung ST600
| W320 | ST600 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W320
| ST600 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST600 vs the W320.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and W320.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
features focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Samsung ST600 Landscape photography details
Sony W320 Landscape photography details
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,152 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 gr (0.33 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $330 | $269 |
