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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST6500 was unveiled 18 months later than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST6500 grades against the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony TX1

 ST6500 TX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung ST6500

 TX1 ST6500 

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX1

 ST6500 TX1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 offers outer measurements 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 TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST6500 vs the TX1.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST6500 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern ST6500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography factors
Sony TX1 Sports photography factors
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
Travel photography with Sony TX1
74
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Sony TX1
32
rather wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX1
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Price at launch - $350