Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6300

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.