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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was revealed within a month of the W370 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST600 grades versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W370

 ST600 W370 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung ST600

 W370 ST600 

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W370

 ST600 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST600 and the W370.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and W370.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Sony W370
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST600
Travel photography with Sony W370
65
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (150g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging info
Sony W370 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (150g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony W370
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $230