Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6300
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Launched February 2016
- Previous Model is Sony A6000
- Successor is Sony A6500
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6300 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe ST6500 was released 6 years earlier than the A6300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ST6500 grades vs the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Alpha a6300. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony A6300
ST6500 | A6300 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Samsung ST6500
A6300 | ST6500 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | January 2011 | Newer by 61 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony A6300
ST6500 | A6300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 has outside measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST6500 against the A6300.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and A6300 is 99 and 83 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and A6300.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6300 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST6500 | Sony Alpha a6300 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2016-02-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 425 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 404 grams (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1437 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | - | $889 |