Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX50

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was released 12 months prior to the WX50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST6500 grades versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ST6500 compared to the WX50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and WX50 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and WX50.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ST6500 will be behind in sensor innovation.