Samsung ST6500 vs Sony HX50V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was brought out 3 years before the HX50V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the ST6500 grades against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 comes with physical dimensions 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) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 versus the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and HX50V is 99 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and HX50V.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX50V to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ST6500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.