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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB35F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was manufactured 4 years before the WB35F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST6500 grades against the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung WB35F

 ST6500 WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung ST6500

 WB35F ST6500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB35F

 ST6500 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ST6500 against the WB35F.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and WB35F is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and WB35F.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST6500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
29
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
74
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (194 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging info
Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
32
quite wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung ST6500Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST6500 Samsung WB35F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-19 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - BP70A
Time lapse feature
Storage media - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $130