Samsung DV300F vs Sigma DP2

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung DV300F versus Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The DV300F was manufactured 2 years later than the DP2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DV300F grades versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the DV300F versus the DP2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and DP2.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DV300F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung DV300F will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent DV300F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.