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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sigma DP1x

 ST6500 DP1x 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung ST6500

 DP1x ST6500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP1x

 ST6500 DP1x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

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

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
74
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
57
lighter than competition (250g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
Sigma DP1x Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung ST6500Sigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST6500 Sigma DP1x
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/4.0
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost - $574