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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(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
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sigma SD9

 ST6500 SD9 
ReleasedJanuary 2011November 2002More recent by 100 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k130kSharper screen (+330k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung ST6500

 SD9 ST6500 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma SD9

 ST6500 SD9 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and SD9 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST6500
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD9 Travel photography factors
74
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung ST6500Sigma SD9
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