Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500
90 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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38 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released February 2013
- Other Name is Wi-Fi
(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
- Revealed January 2011

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
Let's look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Galaxy Camera was revealed 2 years after the ST6500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung ST6500
Galaxy Camera | ST6500 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 26 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
ST6500 | Galaxy Camera |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung ST6500
Galaxy Camera | ST6500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung ST6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the ST6500.

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and ST6500.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Galaxy Camera provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Samsung ST6500 |
Otherwise known as | Wi-Fi | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-02-19 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-Core | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 4.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $450 | - |