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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony S950

 ST6500 S950 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer 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 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 size comparison

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

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST6500
Street photography with Sony S950
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography factors
Sony S950 Sports photography factors
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
73
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
Landscape photography with Sony S950
43
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Sony S950
32
decently wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
9
no video recording
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony S950
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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