Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A390
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A390 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A380
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A390, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very comparable but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ST6500 was brought out 6 months after the A390 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST6500 scores against the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony A390
| ST6500 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung ST6500
| A390 | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony A390
| ST6500 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ST6500 vs the A390.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and A390 is 99 and 66 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and A390.
All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will show more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A390 Specifications
| Samsung ST6500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST6500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2011-01-19 | 2010-07-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 607 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | - | $500 |