Samsung NX1 vs Samsung ST6500

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung NX1 versus Samsung ST6500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was introduced 3 years later than the ST6500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1 matches up vs the ST6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 & Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1 vs the ST6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and ST6500 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and ST6500.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will resolve more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent NX1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.