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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(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
Sony W830
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony W830

 ST600 W830 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung ST600

 W830 ST600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony W830

 ST600 W830 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
Sony W830 Portrait photography factors
29
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
Sony W830 Travel photography advice
65
provides touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony W830
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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