Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 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
- Released January 2011
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony W810
ST6500 | W810 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung ST6500
W810 | ST6500 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W810
ST6500 | W810 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
See the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and W810 is 99 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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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 |