Samsung ST600 vs Sony W380
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W380 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ST600 was launched within a month of the W380 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST600 grades versus the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W380
ST600 | W380 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung ST600
W380 | ST600 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W380
ST600 | W380 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 has got outer 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 W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ST600 compared to the W380.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and W380.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,152k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 grams (0.33 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $330 | $44 |