Samsung ST600 vs Sony W800

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W800, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was launched 5 years earlier than the W800 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST600 grades against the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 comes with external 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 W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST600 against the W800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and W800.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W800 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.