Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W510
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W510 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ST6500 was announced very close to the W510 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST6500 scores against the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony W510
| ST6500 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung ST6500
| W510 | ST6500 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W510
| ST6500 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 features outside measurements 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 W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 against the W510.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and W510 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and W510.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W510 Specifications
| Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 2.30 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | - | $99 |
