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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H55

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H55 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 H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung ST6500 and Sony H55, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was released 8 months later than the H55 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST6500 grades against the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony H55

 ST6500 H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 8 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung ST6500

 H55 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony H55

 ST6500 H55 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST6500 compared to the H55.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and H55 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and H55.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent ST6500 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Sony H55
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST6500
Street photography with Sony H55
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
Sony H55 Sports photography details
29
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
73
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
66
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography features
Sony H55 Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony H55
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $235