Samsung ST600 vs Sony A57

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A57, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively close but the ST600 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The ST600 was introduced 3 years prior to the A57 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST600 matches up against the A57 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 and Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony A57 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST600 vs the A57.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and A57 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and A57.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST600 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A57 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ST600 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.