Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST700

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was brought out within a month of the ST700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST6500 scores versus the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 & Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 features external dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 against the ST700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and ST700 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account.