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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony WX80

 ST6500 WX80 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung ST6500

 WX80 ST6500 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX80

 ST6500 WX80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
29
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (124g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
73
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Sony WX80
32
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX80
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost - $276