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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB850F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was introduced 11 months earlier than the WB850F which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST6500 scores against the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung WB850F

 ST6500 WB850F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung ST6500

 WB850F ST6500 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB850F

 ST6500 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 has physical 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) and the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST6500 and the WB850F.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and WB850F is 99 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and WB850F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST6500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
74
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography info
43
fairly wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
32
fairly wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
34
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung ST6500Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST6500 Samsung WB850F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 - SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $599