Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma fp L

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma fp L, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The ST6500 was brought out 11 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST6500 grades vs the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST6500 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma fp L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the ST6500 versus the fp L.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and fp L is 99 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and fp L.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST6500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp L will produce extra detail having its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.