Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST6500 was launched 17 months after the DP2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST6500 scores against the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST6500 vs the DP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and DP2 is 99 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and DP2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST6500 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.