Samsung ST6500 vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we are looking at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very well matched but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ST6500 was brought out 6 years before the RX100 V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST6500 matches up against the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ST6500 vs the RX100 V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and RX100 V is 99 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and RX100 V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ST6500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.