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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.

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The ST600 was introduced 6 months later than the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST600 scores against the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony WX1

 ST600 WX1 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung ST600

 WX1 ST600 

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony WX1

 ST600 WX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST600 against the WX1.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and WX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST600 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST600 will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
29
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography details
Sony WX1 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
65
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony WX1
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 model SLB07 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $330 $149