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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX100

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
50
Features
44
Overall
47

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX100 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Released September 2013
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony QX100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very close but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The ST6500 was unveiled 3 years prior to the QX100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST6500 scores against the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony QX100

 ST6500 QX100 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung ST6500

 QX100 ST6500 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2011More modern by 32 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony QX100

 ST6500 QX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 offers external measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ST6500 against the QX100.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and QX100 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and QX100.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST6500 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony QX100 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX100 Portrait photography highlights
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
Sony QX100 Street photography factors
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
has touch focus
no articulating screen
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography info
Sony QX100 Sports photography info
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
73
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX100 Landscape photography factors
43
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual mode not available
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
Sony QX100 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
38
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony QX100
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Class Ultracompact Lens-style
Launched 2011-01-19 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" -
Screen resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - None
Hot shoe
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $268