Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX55

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was introduced 6 months prior to the TX55 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST6500 matches up against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 against the TX55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and TX55.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.