Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX5

Here, we are looking at the Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST6500 was revealed 12 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST6500 matches up versus the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 has got external 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 TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST6500 versus the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and TX5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST6500 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST6500 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ST6500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.