Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung DV150F and Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was introduced 24 months after the DP2x making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the DV150F scores versus the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F features outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DV150F against the DP2x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and DP2x.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung DV150F will render more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger DV150F provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.