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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(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
Sony S2100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony S2100

 ST6500 S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung ST6500

 S2100 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony S2100

 ST6500 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

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

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
Sony S2100 Street photography factors
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
Sports photography with Sony S2100
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
73
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Sony S2100
32
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony S2100
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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