Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony TX1
ST6500 | TX1 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung ST6500
TX1 | ST6500 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX1
ST6500 | TX1 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Take a look at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |