Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ST6500 was introduced 13 months after the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST6500 scores versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony S2100
ST6500 | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung ST6500
S2100 | ST6500 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony S2100
ST6500 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 has got 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) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ST6500 vs the S2100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and S2100 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and S2100.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer ST6500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | - | $0 |