Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W330

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.