Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX200V

Here, we are comparing the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was released 12 months earlier than the TX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST6500 grades against the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ST6500 and the TX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and TX200V is 99 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and TX200V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ST6500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.