Samsung ST600 vs Sony W620
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W620 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST600 versus Sony W620, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ST600 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST600 grades against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W620
ST600 | W620 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung ST600
W620 | ST600 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W620
ST600 | W620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 has got external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST600 versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST600 compared to the W620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and W620.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older ST600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,152 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 220 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB07 | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $330 | $102 |