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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST600 was introduced around the same time to the W330 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the ST600 grades against the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W330

 ST600 W330 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung ST600

 W330 ST600 

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W330

 ST600 W330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ST600 and the W330.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and W330.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography features
Sony W330 Portrait photography features
29
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (150g)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST600
Travel photography with Sony W330
65
features focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (150g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
Landscape photography with Sony W330
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST600
Vlogging with Sony W330
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (150 grams)
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony W330
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $170