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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony W370, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was brought out 13 months after the W370 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST6500 scores versus the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony W370

 ST6500 W370 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung ST6500

 W370 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W370

 ST6500 W370 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 features outer measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST6500 compared to the W370.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and W370 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and W370.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger ST6500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Sony W370
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
29
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
73
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
43
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Sony W370
32
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony W370
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release - $230