Samsung NX10 vs Samsung ST6500

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty similar but the NX10 (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX10 was brought out 9 months earlier than the ST6500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX10 scores versus the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 has outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Samsung NX10 and Samsung ST6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the NX10 vs the ST6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and ST6500 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and ST6500.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will offer you extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged NX10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.