Samsung ST6500 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was launched 13 months prior to the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST6500 grades versus the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST6500 against the HX30V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and HX30V is 99 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and HX30V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX30V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ST6500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.