Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.