Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony WX80
ST6500 | WX80 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung ST6500
WX80 | ST6500 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX80
ST6500 | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
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.

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.

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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |