Samsung ST600 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Olympus Tough-3000 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III processor.
Below you can see the ST600 and Tough-3000 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung ST600 and Olympus Tough-3000 Cameras
Samsung ST600 and Olympus Tough-3000 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Olympus Tough-3000 has 18% larger pixel area (2.35µm 2 vs 1.98µm 2 ) compared to Samsung ST600, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Samsung ST600
or the
Olympus Tough-3000 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
