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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 HS
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
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 2 years after the ST6500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX510 HS grades against the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung ST6500

 SX510 HS ST6500 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon SX510 HS

 ST6500 SX510 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST6500

 SX510 HS ST6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has specifications 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the ST6500.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and ST6500 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and ST6500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
34
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
36
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
54
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
74
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging features
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
32
fairly wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST6500
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung ST6500
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-08-22 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349g (0.77 lb) -
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life 250 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 -