Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP1

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung EX2F and Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and DP1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was brought out 4 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX2F scores versus the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung EX2F & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX2F compared to the DP1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and DP1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and DP1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX2F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung EX2F will render greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX2F provides a benefit in sensor technology.