Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung ST6500

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung ST6500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX1100 was revealed 2 years later than the ST6500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX1100 matches up vs the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1100 vs the ST6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and ST6500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1100 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger NX1100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.