Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 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
- Announced January 2011
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony WX9
ST6500 | WX9 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung ST6500
WX9 | ST6500 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony WX9
ST6500 | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |