Samsung ST6500 vs Sony RX10

Following is a extended review of the Samsung ST6500 and Sony RX10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The ST6500 was launched 4 years before the RX10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST6500 matches up vs the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys outer 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 RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST6500 and Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ST6500 compared to the RX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and RX10 is 99 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and RX10.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST6500 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.