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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was released 23 months prior to the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ST6500 scores vs the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung WB800F

 ST6500 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung ST6500

 WB800F ST6500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 23 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB800F

 ST6500 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ST6500 compared to the WB800F.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and WB800F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and WB800F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST6500 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
74
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
32
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
35
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung ST6500Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST6500 Samsung WB800F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price - $300