Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W530
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ST6500 was brought out around the same time to the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST6500 scores versus the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony W530
| ST6500 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung ST6500
| W530 | ST6500 |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W530
| ST6500 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 comes with outer dimensions 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 W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ST6500 and the W530.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and W530 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and W530.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | - | $269 |