Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W290

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W290, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was brought out 24 months later than the W290 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the ST6500 scores versus the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 and the W290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and W290 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and W290.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer ST6500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.