Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST80
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST6500 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ST6500 was unveiled 13 months later than the ST80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST6500 grades versus the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung ST80
ST6500 | ST80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung ST6500
ST80 | ST6500 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung ST80
ST6500 | ST80 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 has exterior 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) while the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST6500 versus Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST6500 compared to the ST80.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and ST80 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and ST80.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer ST6500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung ST6500 | Samsung ST80 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 118 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | BP70A |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | - | $249 |