Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD15

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.