Samsung ST600 Review

Name: Samsung ST600
Brand: Samsung

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Main Features

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 4800( expands to 6400)

27-135 mm F3.3-5.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.50" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

150g. 104 x 60 x 20 mm

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Samsung ST600 Overview

Launched in January 2010 , Samsung ST600 is a 14.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 5.0x zoom 27-135 mm F3.3-5.5 lens.

Samsung ST600 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Samsung ST600 is a member of Samsung's Ultracompact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

Samsung Ultracompact Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Samsung ST93 Compare	2011	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	110g
Samsung ST6500 Compare	2011	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	102 x 57 x 19mm	g
Samsung ST95 Compare	2011	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	g
Samsung ST90 Compare	2011	14.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	g
Samsung ST65 Compare	2011	14.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	fps	92 x 53 x 17mm	g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
Samsung ST93 vs ST6500 vs ST95 vs ST90 vs ST65

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Samsung ST600 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Samsung ST600 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Image Stabilization

Touch Screen

Large 3.50" Screen

1.152k dots LCD Resolution

150g Light Body

Manual Exposure

27mm Wide Angle Lens

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CONs

No Wireless Connection

No Articulating Screen

No External Flash Shoe

No Full HD Video

No Built-in Viewfinder

No RAW Shooting

No Face Detection Focusing

Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP

Max Sensitivity only ISO 4.800

1/1500s Low Max Shutter Speed

No Manual Focusing

No Environmental Sealing

Slow Lens at Wide: f3.30

Slow Lens at Tele: f5.50

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Samsung ST600 Physical Specs

Samsung ST600 weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) and has external dimensions of 104 x 60 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.36 x 0.79″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Samsung ST600 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 20mm, it is also quite small, 8mm thinner than the average of its class.

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Thickness Comparison

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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Samsung ST600, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Physical size of the Samsung ST600 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Samsung ST600 with its main competitors:

Samsung ST600 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs ST600	Thickness	vs ST600
Olympus E-M10 IV Compare	383g	233g heavier	49mm	29mm thicker
Olympus TG-5 Compare	250g	100g heavier	32mm	12mm thicker
Samsung CL80 Compare	160g	10g heavier	20mm	equal thickness
Panasonic ZS70 Compare	322g	172g heavier	41mm	21mm thicker
Sony A68 Compare	610g	460g heavier	81mm	61mm thicker
Nikon D90 Compare	703g	553g heavier	77mm	57mm thicker
Nikon S7000 Compare	165g	15g heavier	27mm	7mm thicker
Canon 40D Compare	822g	672g heavier	74mm	54mm thicker

Weather Sealing

Samsung ST600 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Samsung ST600 Lens

Samsung ST600 features a 27-135 mm F3.3-5.5 5× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 27mm, and 135mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ST600

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ST600

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

With a max aperture of f3.30 at 27mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f5.50.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ST600

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ST600

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

ST600 is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

Samsung ST600 Sensor and Photography Features

Samsung ST600 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4320 x 3240 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. ST600 has a native ISO range of 80 - 4800 which can be boosted to 6400 but unfortunately, Samsung ST600 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

Samsung ST600 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung ST600 vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Samsung ST600's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Comparison image of Samsung ST600 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Samsung ST600 LCD

Samsung ST600 has a Fixed Type 3.50-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,152k dots. The Samsung ST600's 3.50" screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

Unfortunately Samsung ST600 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.

ST600 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare).
Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

Samsung ST600 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

You can connect ST600 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

Samsung ST600 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Olympus E-M10 IV Compare	3840 x 2160	360shots	Yes	Yes	No
Olympus TG-5 Compare	3840 x 2160	340shots	Yes	No	No
Samsung CL80 Compare	1280 x 720	shots	No	No	No
Panasonic ZS70 Compare	3840 x 2160	380shots	Yes	No	No
Sony A68 Compare	1920 x 1080	510shots	No	No	No
Nikon D90 Compare	1280 x 720	850shots	No	No	No
Nikon S7000 Compare	1920 x 1080	180shots	Yes	No	Yes
Canon 40D Compare	None	800shots	No	No	No

Samsung ST600 Video Features

With Samsung ST600, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30,15 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

ST600 has a built-in Mono microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, Samsung ST600 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

Samsung ST600 Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Samsung ST600 can shoot continuously at max speed of and has max shutter speed of 1/1500 sec.

Flash

Unfortunately ST600 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

Focusing

Samsung ST600 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

What type of Photography is Samsung ST600 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Samsung ST600 in 5 different photography areas.

Samsung ST600 for Portrait Photography

Samsung ST600 has a score of 22 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theST600.

Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability

No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

Read the details of how we scored Samsung ST600 for Portrait Photography

Samsung ST600 for Street Photography

Samsung ST600 has a score of 55 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.

Live-view
Image Stabilization
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small Body

No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor

Read the details of how we scored Samsung ST600 for Street Photography

Samsung ST600 for Sports Photography

Samsung ST600 has a score of 17 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theST600.

Manual Exposure Mode
Image Stabilization
135 mm Tele Lens
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
Focus Points

Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
No Manual Focus Mode
No Built-in Viewfinder
No External Flash Shoe
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Samsung ST600 for Sports Photography

Samsung ST600 for Daily Photography

Samsung ST600 has a score of 48 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
150g
Body Thickness 20mm

5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability

Read the details of how we scored Samsung ST600 for Daily Photography

Samsung ST600 for Landscape Photography

Samsung ST600 has a score of 21 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theST600.

Manual Exposure Mode
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
No Manual Focus Mode

No RAW shooting capability
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings

Read the details of how we scored Samsung ST600 for Landscape Photography

Samsung ST600 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Samsung ST600 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.

Read a more detailed analysis of Samsung ST600 alternatives.

Popular Comparisons of Samsung ST600

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Samsung ST600 Conclusion and Scores

Currently, Samsung ST600 has an Overall Score of 40/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Samsung ST600 is ranked #179 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #743 out of 1240 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

#743 out of 1240 in Top Ranking Cameras
#179 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
#14 out of 152 in Top Ranking Ultracompact Cameras
#279 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
#204 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(150g)
#435 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

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Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung ST600

Does the Samsung ST600 have Image Stabilization?
Does the Samsung ST600 have RAW support?
Does the Samsung ST600 have Weather Sealing?
Does the Samsung ST600 have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Samsung ST600?
What is the Sensor Size of Samsung ST600?
is the Samsung ST600 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Samsung ST600 have Touch Screen?
Does the Samsung ST600 have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Samsung ST600?
What is the Weight of Samsung ST600?
What are the Dimensions of Samsung ST600?

Samsung ST600 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung ST600
Announced	2010-01-06
Body Type	Ultracompact
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	27-135 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.3-5.5
Macro Focus Range	5cm
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Size	3.50"
Screen Resolution	1,152k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	8s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/1500s
Continuous Shooting	n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.00 m
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Sensor Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area	27.72mm²
Sensor Resolution	14 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4320 x 3240
Max Native ISO	4,800
Max Boosted ISO	6400
Min Native ISO	80
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720
Video Formats	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	150g
Physical Dimensions	104 x 60 x 20mm
Battery Model	SLB07
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage Slots	1