Samsung ST6500 vs Sony RX10 II

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony RX10 II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly close but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST6500 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX10 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST6500 matches up against the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 has exterior 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) whilst the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony RX10 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 against the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and RX10 II is 99 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST6500 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 II will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.