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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very similar but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST6500 was brought out 3 years before the NEX-5T and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST6500 scores against the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 ST6500 NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T ST6500 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 ST6500 NEX-5T 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ST6500 versus the NEX-5T.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

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

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The ST6500 has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The older ST6500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography features
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Street photography camera
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
29
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
73
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
77
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
32
decently wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung ST6500Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST6500 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-19 2013-08-27
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer - Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price - $400