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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Released January 2011
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST6500 was introduced 12 months after the DP2s and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ST6500 scores against the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sigma DP2s

 ST6500 DP2s 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung ST6500

 DP2s ST6500 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP2s

 ST6500 DP2s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 provides 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) whilst the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ST6500 and the DP2s.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and DP2s is 99 and 86 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and DP2s.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST6500 will offer greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ST6500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
74
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
32
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic jack
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung ST6500Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST6500 Sigma DP2s
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash settings - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 280g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost - $940