Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1s

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

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).

Check the Samsung ST6500 versus Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.