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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST600 and Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was introduced 24 months earlier than the W650 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ST600 scores vs the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W650

 ST600 W650 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung ST600

 W650 ST600 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W650

 ST600 W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST600 and the W650.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and W650.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W650 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
65
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
Landscape photography with Sony W650
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony W650
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 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 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 feature
Type of storage 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
Price at release $330 $140