Samsung ST6500 vs Sony QX30

Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony QX30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was announced 4 years prior to the QX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST6500 scores vs the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST6500 versus the QX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and QX30 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and QX30.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony QX30 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ST6500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.