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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma Quattro 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma Quattro, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST6500 was brought out 6 years earlier than the Quattro which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST6500 matches up versus the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Sigma Quattro

 ST6500 Quattro 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung ST6500

 Quattro ST6500 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma Quattro

 ST6500 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST6500 versus the Quattro.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST6500 and Quattro is 99 and 63 respectively.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and Quattro.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST6500 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sigma Quattro will provide you with greater detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ST6500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography information
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
81
has manual focus
excellent resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
Sigma Quattro Street photography factors
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography info
Sigma Quattro Sports photography info
29
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
70
excellent resolution (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
74
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
excellent resolution (29 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (625g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography details
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
excellent resolution (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
Sigma Quattro Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
22
comes with face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (625g)
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Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung ST6500Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST6500 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-19 2016-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 29MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $738