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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70, 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 WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ST600 grades versus the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony WX70

 ST600 WX70 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k922kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung ST600

 WX70 ST600 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony WX70

 ST600 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST600 against the WX70.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and WX70.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged ST600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST600
Street photography with Sony WX70
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (150g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
65
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
has touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST600
Vlogging with Sony WX70
30
fairly wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
36
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony WX70
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
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 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
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/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 114g (0.25 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 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 life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB07 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 $242