Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV300F was unveiled 3 years after the DP1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DV300F matches up vs the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F compared to the DP1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and DP1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV300F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung DV300F will render more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer DV300F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.