Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony WX220
ST600 | WX220 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 460k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung ST600
WX220 | ST600 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony WX220
ST600 | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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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 |