Samsung ST6500 vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung ST6500 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST6500 was revealed 8 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST6500 scores against the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST6500 and Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST6500 and the RX100 VA.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and RX100 VA is 99 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST6500 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 will be behind in sensor tech.