Samsung NX210 vs Samsung ST6500

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung NX210 versus Samsung ST6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was announced 20 months after the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX210 scores versus the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 & Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 and the ST6500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX210 and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and ST6500.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX210 will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern NX210 provides an edge in sensor innovation.