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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(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
Sony A330
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony A330

 ST6500 A330 
RevealedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Samsung ST6500

 A330 ST6500 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony A330

 ST6500 A330 
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).

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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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and A330 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography information
Sony A330 Street photography information
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
Sony A330 Travel photography info
74
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (230 CIPA)
low resolution (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography info
Sony A330 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
low battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging info
Sony A330 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony A330
 Samsung ST6500Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
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