Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80

Below is a extended review of the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was launched 24 months before the WX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST6500 matches up versus the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will 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") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST6500 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST6500 versus the WX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and WX80 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and WX80.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older ST6500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.