Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7S
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7S Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Updated by Sony A7S II
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7S Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony A7S, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST6500 was introduced 4 years before the A7S and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST6500 scores versus the A7S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7S Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony A7S
ST6500 | A7S | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung ST6500
A7S | ST6500 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony A7S
ST6500 | A7S | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check out the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony A7S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST6500 versus the A7S.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and A7S is 99 and 77 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and A7S.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung ST6500 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ST6500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A7S Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST6500 | Sony Alpha A7S |
Category | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2014-04-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 489 grams (1.08 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | - | $1,998 |