Samsung ST600 vs Samsung ST150F

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung ST600 and the Samsung ST150F, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung ST600 was introduced in January 2010 and Samsung ST150F was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung ST600 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 4,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 1,152k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung ST150F Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung ST600 and Samsung ST150F.

      PROS

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)

      CONS

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Samsung ST600

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST600 over Samsung ST150F.

      Samsung ST600 vs Samsung ST150F
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 4,800 vs 3,200
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 135 mm vs 125 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.5 vs f/6.3
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.50" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,152k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 1 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Speaker Stereo vs Mono
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Advantage of Samsung ST150F

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST150F over Samsung ST600.

      Samsung ST600 vs Samsung ST150F
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4608 x 3456
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 27 mm vs 25 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/2.5
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) vs 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung ST600 Samsung ST150F
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO4,8003,200
        Built-in Flash
        Light150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Samsung ST600 Samsung ST150F
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung ST600 has a 3.50" screen with 1,152k dot resolution and Samsung ST150F has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Samsung ST600 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Samsung ST600 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 4,800 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Samsung ST150F features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Samsung ST600 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4320 x 2880, 3648 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung ST150F can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST600 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung ST150F

      Samsung ST150F has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung ST600 comes with SLB07 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung ST600 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot. Samsung ST150F has a single microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung ST600, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung ST150F.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m on Samsung ST600..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung ST600 body has dimensions of 104 x 60 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.36 x 0.79") and Samsung ST150F body has dimensions of 94 x 58 x 18 mm (3.7 x 2.28 x 0.71"). Samsung ST600 weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) and Samsung ST150F weighs 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz).

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

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      60 mm

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      94 mm

      58 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung ST600 and Samsung ST150F

      Samsung ST600 and Samsung ST150F for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      GOOD
      72
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      GOOD
      77
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung ST600 and Samsung ST150F and give them scores of 60 and 49 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      33
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      GOOD
      80
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      GOOD
      76
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung ST600

      Samsung ST150F

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)


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