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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was announced very close to the ST90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST6500 grades against the ST90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung ST90

 ST6500 ST90 
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung ST6500

 ST90 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung ST90

 ST6500 ST90 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 comes with physical 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 ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST6500 compared to the ST90.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and ST90 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and ST90.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
Samsung ST90 Street photography factors
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST90 Sports photography advice
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography details
Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
74
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung ST90
 Samsung ST6500Samsung ST90
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST6500 Samsung ST90
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse feature
Storage slots One One
Launch cost - $150