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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung ST600 and Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was brought out 4 years prior to the W710 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ST600 grades vs the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W710

 ST600 W710 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung ST600

 W710 ST600 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W710

 ST600 W710 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ST600 versus the W710.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and W710.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older ST600 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST600
Travel photography with Sony W710
65
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
offers touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W710 Landscape photography highlights
43
quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (150g)
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony W710
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB07 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $330 $90