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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony WX10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the WX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST600 scores vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony WX10

 ST600 WX10 
Display dimension3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung ST600

 WX10 ST600 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony WX10

 ST600 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ST600 vs the WX10.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and WX10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older ST600 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX10 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
65
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
44
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
30
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony WX10
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 1,152k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $330 $200