Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A200

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung ST6500 and Sony A200, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The ST6500 was announced 2 years after the A200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST6500 scores against the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 features 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 Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST6500 and Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ST6500 compared to the A200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and A200 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and A200.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST6500 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung ST6500 will give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer ST6500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.