Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S980

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S980, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was released 24 months after the S980 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST6500 matches up vs the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony S980 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST6500 and the S980.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and S980 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and S980.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger ST6500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.