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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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 NX vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was released 2 years after the ST6500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung ST6500

 Galaxy NX ST6500 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 ST6500 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST6500

 Galaxy NX ST6500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the ST6500.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and ST6500 is 82 and 99 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and ST6500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 shots)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography factors
68
good battery pack (440 per charge)
supports touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
74
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
32
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung ST6500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-20 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) -
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 440 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,300 -