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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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 A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very comparable but the ST600 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ST600 was launched 7 months before the A33 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST600 scores versus the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony A33

 ST600 A33 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k921kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung ST600

 A33 ST600 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony A33

 ST600 A33 

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST600 and the A33.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and A33.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The ST600 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged ST600 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
Sony A33 Portrait photography advice
29
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
Sony A33 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
65
has focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (150g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
Landscape photography with Sony A33
43
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A33 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (150g)
77
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony A33
 Samsung ST600Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony SLT-A33
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 4800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 500 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB07 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $330 $230