Samsung ST600 vs Sony W530
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W530 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W530 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ST600 was revealed 12 months before the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ST600 scores versus the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W530 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W530
ST600 | W530 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung ST600
W530 | ST600 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W530
ST600 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 has external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST600 and the W530.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and W530.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older ST600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,152k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change 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 Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $330 | $269 |