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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST600 scores against the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony WX50

 ST600 WX50 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k461kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung ST600

 WX50 ST600 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony WX50

 ST600 WX50 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST600 versus the WX50.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and WX50.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
65
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony WX50
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB07 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $330 $250