Samsung ST6500 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very similar but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST6500 was brought out 7 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST6500 matches up versus the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 features outside measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ST6500 versus the RX10 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and RX10 IV is 99 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST6500 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ST6500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.