Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W550

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was unveiled 6 months prior to the W550 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST6500 scores versus the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 has got exterior 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) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ST6500 compared to the W550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and W550 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and W550.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.