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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(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
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The ST6500 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ST6500 grades vs the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sigma fp

 ST6500 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung ST6500

 fp ST6500 
AnnouncedJuly 2019January 2011Fresher by 103 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma fp

 ST6500 fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 has exterior 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) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ST6500 vs the fp.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and fp is 99 and 84 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST6500 and fp.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp will give you extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ST6500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
manual focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography details
Sigma fp Sports photography details
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography info
Sigma fp Travel photography info
74
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
78
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
37
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma fp
 Samsung ST6500Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST6500 Sigma fp
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-19 2019-07-11
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 422g (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost - $2,050