Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Replaced the Sony A300
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ST6500 was introduced 21 months after the A330 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST6500 grades vs the A330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony A330
ST6500 | A330 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | May 2009 | More modern by 21 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung ST6500
A330 | ST6500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony A330
ST6500 | A330 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST6500 compared to the A330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and A330 is 99 and 67 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and A330.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST6500 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST6500 will render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST6500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 529 gr (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | - | $545 |