Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma DP2x

In this article, we will be looking at the Samsung ST6500 versus Sigma DP2x, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The ST6500 was launched within a month of the DP2x which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST6500 scores against the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST6500 versus Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the ST6500 versus the DP2x.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and DP2x is 99 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and DP2x.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST6500 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.