Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST6500

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was announced 24 months after the ST6500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DV150F grades against the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F & Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F has external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DV150F and the ST6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and ST6500.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger DV150F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.