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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • New Model is Sony A37
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the ST600 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST600 was manufactured 20 months before the A35 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST600 matches up versus the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony A35

 ST600 A35 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung ST600

 A35 ST600 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony A35

 ST600 A35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ST600 compared to the A35.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and A35.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST600 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A35 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (150 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Sony A35
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
Sony A35 Travel photography advice
65
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
lighter than competitors in class (415 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
44
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (440 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (150g)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (415 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony A35
 Samsung ST600Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony SLT-A35
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 4800 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 12.00 m
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB07 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $598