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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung ST600 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was released 12 months prior to the W510 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST600 scores vs the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W510

 ST600 W510 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung ST600

 W510 ST600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W510

 ST600 W510 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 features outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST600 and Sony W510 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ST600 and the W510.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and W510.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST600 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older ST600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
Sony W510 Portrait photography information
29
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST600
Street photography with Sony W510
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (150 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
65
has touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (150g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST600
Vlogging with Sony W510
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (150g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony W510
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $99