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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX66

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was announced 13 months prior to the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST6500 grades versus the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony TX66

 ST6500 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung ST6500

 TX66 ST6500 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX66

 ST6500 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ST6500 versus the TX66.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and TX66.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ST6500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
74
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
72
good battery power (250 shots)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
36
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX66
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing - $350