Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 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" 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

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").

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony WX500
ST6500 | WX500 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung ST6500
WX500 | ST6500 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 51 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX500
ST6500 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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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 |