Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A450

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A450, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The ST6500 was unveiled 13 months later than the A450 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST6500 matches up against the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 features external 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 Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ST6500 against the A450.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and A450 is 99 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and A450.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST6500 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 will have an edge in sensor tech.