Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was introduced 13 months earlier than the TX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST6500 grades vs the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 comes with 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) whilst the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 compared to the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and TX20.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST6500 will be behind in sensor tech.