Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2s

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

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.

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

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.