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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(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
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony WX500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was brought out 5 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ST6500 grades against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony WX500

 ST6500 WX500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung ST6500

 WX500 ST6500 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2011More recent by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX500

 ST6500 WX500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST6500 against the WX500.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and WX500 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and WX500.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST6500 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
Sony WX500 Portrait photography features
29
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
73
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition (236g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX500 Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (236g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX500
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-19 2015-04-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 360 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price - $348