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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W350

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W350 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W350 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was announced 13 months after the W350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST6500 grades versus the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony W350

 ST6500 W350 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung ST6500

 W350 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W350

 ST6500 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 offers physical 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) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST6500 and the W350.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and W350 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and W350.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
Sony W350 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST6500
Street photography with Sony W350
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
29
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
74
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony W350
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $200