Samsung ST6500 vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively similar but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST6500 was announced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST6500 grades vs the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 has exterior dimensions 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 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ST6500 compared to the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and RX100 VII is 99 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST6500 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.