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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was launched around the same time to the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST6500 scores against the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony WX9

 ST6500 WX9 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung ST6500

 WX9 ST6500 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX9

 ST6500 WX9 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST6500 and the WX9.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and WX9.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
Sony WX9 Travel photography features
74
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
32
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX9
 Samsung ST6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
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
Card slots One One
Cost at release - $188