Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A290

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung ST6500 and Sony A290, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively close but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ST6500 was revealed 8 months after the A290 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ST6500 matches up against the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 has external measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 compared to the A290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and A290 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and A290.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST6500 will render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger ST6500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.