Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ST6500 was released 8 months after the NEX-5 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST6500 matches up vs the NEX-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 versus the NEX-5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and NEX-5 is 99 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and NEX-5.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung ST6500 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 should have an edge in sensor tech.