Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB250F
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ST6500 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST6500 matches up against the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung WB250F
ST6500 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung ST6500
WB250F | ST6500 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB250F
ST6500 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ST6500 compared to the WB250F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and WB250F is 99 and 93 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and WB250F.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST6500 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung ST6500 | Samsung WB250F |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | - | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | - | $250 |