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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung ST6500 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was released 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST6500 matches up vs the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung WB50F

 ST6500 WB50F 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung ST6500

 WB50F ST6500 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB50F

 ST6500 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST6500 vs the WB50F.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and WB50F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older ST6500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST6500
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
74
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (207g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung ST6500Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST6500 Samsung WB50F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 207g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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
Battery ID - BP70A
Time lapse feature
Storage type - MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $180