Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W330
ST600 | W330 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung ST600
W330 | ST600 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W330
ST600 | W330 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |