Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony W370
ST6500 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung ST6500
W370 | ST6500 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W370
ST6500 | W370 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |