Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Samsung ST6500 and Sony S950, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ST6500 was launched 24 months later than the S950 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST6500 grades against the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony S950
ST6500 | S950 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung ST6500
S950 | ST6500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony S950
ST6500 | S950 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST6500 and Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 vs the S950.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and S950 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and S950.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ST6500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | - | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | - | $130 |