Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung ST6500 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST6500 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly comparable but the ST6500 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST6500 was revealed 14 months before the SD1 Merrill making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST6500 scores against the SD1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 has got physical dimensions 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 SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 and the SD1 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and SD1 Merrill is 99 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung ST6500 will show more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ST6500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.