Samsung ST600 vs Sony W610

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was revealed 24 months before the W610 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ST600 matches up against the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 offers outer measurements 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 W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST600 and the W610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and W610.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older ST600 will be behind in sensor innovation.