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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T900

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was brought out 24 months later than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ST6500 matches up against the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony T900

 ST6500 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung ST6500

 T900 ST6500 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony T900

 ST6500 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony T900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ST6500 and the T900.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and T900 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and T900.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography information
Sony T900 Sports photography information
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
74
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
Sony T900 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony T900
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price - $300