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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively similar but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST6500 was revealed 10 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST6500 matches up versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony ZV-1

 ST6500 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung ST6500

 ZV-1 ST6500 
RevealedMay 2020January 2011Fresher by 113 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony ZV-1

 ST6500 ZV-1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 versus the ZV-1.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and ZV-1 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and ZV-1.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ST6500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography advice
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
73
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
81
lighter than competitors (294g)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
43
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competitors (294g)
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung ST6500Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sony ZV-1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2020-05-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release - $750