Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ST600 was manufactured 18 months prior to the W550 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST600 scores against the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W550
ST600 | W550 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung ST600
W550 | ST600 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W550
ST600 | W550 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony W550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST600 and the W550.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and W550.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged ST600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-24 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | - |
Launch cost | $330 | $119 |