Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung ST6500

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 20 months later than the ST6500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades vs the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the ST6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 4G and ST6500.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.