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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony TX20

 ST6500 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung ST6500

 TX20 ST6500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX20

 ST6500 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX20 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography advice
Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
Sony TX20 Travel photography features
74
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
72
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
environment proof
includes focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (250 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX20
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost - $330