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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was unveiled very close to the ST6500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SH100 matches up against the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung ST6500

 SH100 ST6500 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung SH100

 ST6500 SH100 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Samsung ST6500

 SH100 ST6500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SH100 and the ST6500.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and ST6500 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and ST6500.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
74
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography features
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
33
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
comes with mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
32
rather wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Samsung ST6500
 Samsung SH100Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SH100 Samsung ST6500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-04 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4230 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 -