Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP1x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST6500 was announced 12 months later than the DP1x and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST6500 matches up versus the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ST6500 and the DP1x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and DP1x is 99 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will give more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.