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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W650

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony W650, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was launched 11 months earlier than the W650 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST6500 scores against the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony W650

 ST6500 W650 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung ST6500

 W650 ST6500 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W650

 ST6500 W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys 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) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ST6500 and the W650.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and W650 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and W650.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged ST6500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
74
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
43
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony W650
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price - $140