Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 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
- Announced January 2011
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- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released November 2002
- Replacement is Sigma SD10
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ST6500 was introduced 8 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST6500 grades vs the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sigma SD9
ST6500 | SD9 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | November 2002 | More recent by 100 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 130k | Sharper screen (+330k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung ST6500
SD9 | ST6500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma SD9
ST6500 | SD9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST6500 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ST6500 vs the SD9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and SD9 is 99 and 54 respectively.
Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST6500 and SD9.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST6500 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung ST6500 will offer extra detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger ST6500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Samsung ST6500 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung ST6500 | Sigma SD9 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 1.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 950 gr (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 All around 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 | ||
Storage type | - | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | - | $3,001 |