Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB250F

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.