Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST6500 was introduced 4 months later than the SD1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST6500 grades vs the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST6500 against the SD1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and SD1 is 99 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and SD1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST6500 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST6500 will show extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.