Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The ST6500 was introduced 2 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST6500 scores versus the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ST6500 vs the DP1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and DP1 is 99 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and DP1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung ST6500 will produce extra detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ST6500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.