Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung DV150F versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty similar but the DV150F (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV150F was introduced 13 months prior to the DP2 Quattro which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DV150F matches up versus the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV150F & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F comes with external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the DV150F and the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and DP2 Quattro is 96 and 70 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV150F with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older DV150F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.