Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Announced January 2014
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST600 was announced 5 years prior to the W830 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST600 grades versus the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W830
ST600 | W830 | |||
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Screen sizing | 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 W830 over the Samsung ST600
W830 | ST600 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W830
ST600 | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 offers external dimensions 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ST600 compared to the W830.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and W830.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W830 to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ST600 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,152 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 122g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 ID | SLB07 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $330 | $128 |