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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(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
Sony W550
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W550

 ST600 W550 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung ST600

 W550 ST600 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W550

 ST600 W550 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (150g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
Sony W550 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
Sony W550 Travel photography highlights
65
has focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (150g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography details
Sony W550 Landscape photography details
44
relatively wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging info
Sony W550 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (150 grams)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony W550
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
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