Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST6500 was launched 18 months later than the WX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST6500 matches up against the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 provides exterior 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 WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 against the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and WX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and WX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST6500 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST6500 will render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger ST6500 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.