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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX70

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(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
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST6500 was revealed 12 months earlier than the WX70 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ST6500 grades versus the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony WX70

 ST6500 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung ST6500

 WX70 ST6500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX70

 ST6500 WX70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST6500 and the WX70.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and WX70 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST6500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
Travel photography with Sony WX70
74
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
36
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX70
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $242