Samsung ST100 vs Sony NEX-6

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST100 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the ST100 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NEX-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST100 scores versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ST100 compared to the NEX-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and NEX-6 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST100 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-6 will give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.