Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD10
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched March 2004
- Old Model is Sigma SD9
- Refreshed by Sigma SD14
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Samsung ST6500 versus Sigma SD10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ST6500 was brought out 6 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST6500 grades against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 & Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sigma SD10
ST6500 | SD10 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | March 2004 | More modern by 84 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 130k | Sharper display (+330k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung ST6500
SD10 | ST6500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma SD10
ST6500 | SD10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST6500 provides 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 SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST6500 versus Sigma SD10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ST6500 vs the SD10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and SD10 is 99 and 54 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and SD10.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST6500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST6500 will give more detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern ST6500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung ST6500 | Sigma SD10 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-19 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 1.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 950 grams (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | - | $198 |