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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6600

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony A6600, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ST6500 was introduced 9 years earlier than the A6600 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the ST6500 scores versus the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony A6600

 ST6500 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Samsung ST6500

 A6600 ST6500 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2011Newer by 104 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony A6600

 ST6500 A6600 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 has got outside 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 A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony A6600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST6500 vs the A6600.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and A6600 is 99 and 77 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and A6600.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A6600 will render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Sony A6600
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST6500
Street photography with Sony A6600
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography information
Sony A6600 Sports photography information
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (810 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography advice
Sony A6600 Travel photography advice
73
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
84
good battery pack (810 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography information
Sony A6600 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Sony A6600
32
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
84
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony A6600
 Samsung ST6500Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-19 2019-08-28
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 503 gr (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life - 810 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ1000
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release - $1,198