Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sony ZV-1
ST6500 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung ST6500
ZV-1 | ST6500 | |||
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Revealed | May 2020 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 113 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sony ZV-1
ST6500 | ZV-1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Samsung ST6500 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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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 |