Samsung ST600 vs Sony A55

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A55, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively close but the ST600 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST600 was revealed 7 months prior to the A55 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST600 grades against the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 & Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST600 vs the A55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and A55 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and A55.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST600 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A55 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older ST600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.