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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was launched 13 months later than the W330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST6500 scores versus the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony W330

 ST6500 W330 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung ST6500

 W330 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W330

 ST6500 W330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST6500 and the W330.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and W330 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and W330.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
Sony W330 Portrait photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
Travel photography with Sony W330
74
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony W330
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch - $170