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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung ST6500 versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was brought out very close to the ST95 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the ST6500 matches up versus the ST95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung ST95

 ST6500 ST95 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung ST6500

 ST95 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung ST95

 ST6500 ST95 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys outer dimensions 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 ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST6500 vs the ST95.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and ST95 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and ST95.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
Samsung ST95 Street photography features
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
Samsung ST95 Sports photography details
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Travel photography highlights
74
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung ST95
 Samsung ST6500Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST6500 Samsung ST95
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse recording
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost - $145