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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony NEX-5R
(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  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5N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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony NEX-5R

 ST6500 NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung ST6500

 NEX-5R ST6500 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony NEX-5R

 ST6500 NEX-5R 
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and NEX-5R is 99 and 89 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Street photography factors
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography information
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
74
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
73
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
32
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
31
touch screen
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony NEX-5R
 Samsung ST6500Sony Alpha NEX-5R
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
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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