Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX7

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The ST6500 was introduced 13 months later than the TX7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST6500 scores versus the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 provides physical dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ST6500 and the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent ST6500 provides an edge in sensor tech.