Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W830
99 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
44 Features
26 Overall
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Announced January 2014
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST6500 scores against the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony W830
| ST6500 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung ST6500
| W830 | ST6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony W830
| ST6500 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys external 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 W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the ST6500 versus the W830.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and W830 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and W830.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W830 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony W830 Specifications
| Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
| Flash options | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 122g (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | - | $128 |