Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX150
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX150 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ST6500 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the WX150 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ST6500 scores against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony WX150
ST6500 | WX150 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung ST6500
WX150 | ST6500 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX150
ST6500 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST6500 against the WX150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and WX150 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and WX150.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | - | $300 |