Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The ST6500 was released 4 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST6500 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 has external measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST6500 against the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and DP2 Quattro is 99 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.