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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s 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
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sigma DP1s, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The ST6500 was released 16 months after the DP1s which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST6500 matches up against the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sigma DP1s

 ST6500 DP1s 
RevealedJanuary 2011October 2009Newer by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung ST6500

 DP1s ST6500 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP1s

 ST6500 DP1s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 features 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) and the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 and the DP1s.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and DP1s is 99 and 90 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and DP1s.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung ST6500 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (270g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1s Sports photography factors
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1s Travel photography features
74
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
lighter than average (270 grams)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP1s Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung ST6500Sigma DP1s
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sigma DP1s
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2009-10-02
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $0