Samsung ST100 vs Sony A6500

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A6500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST100 was released 7 years earlier than the A6500 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ST100 grades vs the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST100 vs the A6500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and A6500 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and A6500.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A6500 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.