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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung ST6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and ST6500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was released 7 months before the ST6500 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX5 matches up vs the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung ST6500

 NX5 ST6500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung NX5

 ST6500 NX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Samsung ST6500

 NX5 ST6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the NX5 vs the ST6500.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and ST6500 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and ST6500.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung ST6500 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX5
Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography details
Samsung ST6500 Street photography details
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (499g)
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery life (400 shots)
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (499g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
74
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography information
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
24
provides face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (499g)
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung NX5Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX5 Samsung ST6500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-06-01 2011-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 gr (1.10 lbs) -
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $499 -