Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX150

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST600 versus Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX150 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ST600 grades vs the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST600 compared to the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and WX150.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX150 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.