Samsung ST6500 vs Sony TX9

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung ST6500 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was unveiled 7 months later than the TX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST6500 grades vs the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys physical 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 TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 compared to the TX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and TX9.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST6500 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent ST6500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.