Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST6500

The following is a detailed review of the Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was brought out 8 months after the ST6500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the MV800 scores vs the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 features external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the MV800 and the ST6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MV800 and ST6500 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the MV800 and ST6500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent MV800 provides an edge in sensor tech.