Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST6500

Below is a detailed analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 2 years later than the ST6500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the ST6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and ST6500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.