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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung ST6500

 Galaxy Camera ST6500 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 ST6500 Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung ST6500

 Galaxy Camera ST6500 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
Samsung ST6500 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (300g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
lighter than average in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
32
pretty wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung ST6500
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 -