Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2012
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung ST6500 and Sony NEX-5R, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively similar but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe ST6500 was released 19 months prior to the NEX-5R which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST6500 scores against the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony NEX-5R
ST6500 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung ST6500
NEX-5R | ST6500 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 19 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony NEX-5R
ST6500 | NEX-5R | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 comes with exterior dimensions 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) and the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST6500 and Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST6500 compared to the NEX-5R.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and NEX-5R is 99 and 89 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and NEX-5R.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The ST6500 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older ST6500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST6500 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | - | $750 |