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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was revealed 4 years before the W810 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST6500 scores versus the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony W810

 ST6500 W810 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung ST6500

 W810 ST6500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W810

 ST6500 W810 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 has got outer measurements 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) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 vs the W810.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and W810 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and W810.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W810 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography factors
Sony W810 Travel photography factors
74
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
32
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony W810
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $100