Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W570

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was launched within a month of the W570 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST6500 scores against the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 provides external measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ST6500 versus the W570.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and W570 is 99 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and W570.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.