Samsung ST6500 vs Sigma Quattro H

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma Quattro H, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the ST6500 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) come with different sensor measurements.

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The ST6500 was released 6 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST6500 matches up versus the Quattro H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST6500 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST6500 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST6500 offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST6500 and Sigma Quattro H in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST6500 compared to the Quattro H.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST6500 and Quattro H is 99 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST6500 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST6500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older ST6500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.