Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD15
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma SD14
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma SD15, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST6500 was announced 12 months later than the SD15 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST6500 matches up vs the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sigma SD15
ST6500 | SD15 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung ST6500
SD15 | ST6500 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma SD15
ST6500 | SD15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 comes with outside 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 SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma SD15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 and the SD15.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and SD15 is 99 and 59 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and SD15.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST6500 will resolve greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ST6500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung ST6500 | Sigma SD15 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 750g (1.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | - | $1,500 |