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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST600 was announced 5 years before the WX220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the ST600 matches up against the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony WX220

 ST600 WX220 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung ST600

 WX220 ST600 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony WX220

 ST600 WX220 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 has external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST600 versus Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST600 compared to the WX220.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and WX220.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ST600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX220 Portrait photography advice
29
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
MP count good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (150g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
Sony WX220 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
Sony WX220 Travel photography advice
65
offers touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (150g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography features
Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX220 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (150g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony WX220
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 4800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 210 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB07 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $198