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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W320

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W320 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST6500 was brought out 13 months later than the W320 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST6500 scores vs the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony W320

 ST6500 W320 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung ST6500

 W320 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W320

 ST6500 W320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 comes with physical measurements 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ST6500 and the W320.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and W320 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and W320.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
74
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
66
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony W320
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $269