Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL500

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung TL500, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST6500 was unveiled 7 months after the TL500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST6500 matches up vs the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ST6500 against the TL500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and TL500 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and TL500.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern ST6500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.