Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX1

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung ST6500 and Sony QX1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very similar but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST6500 was announced 4 years prior to the QX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST6500 grades vs the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST6500 and Sony QX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST6500 against the QX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and QX1 is 99 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and QX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX1 will offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.