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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and DP2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was revealed 3 years after the DP2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX2F grades against the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sigma DP2

 EX2F DP2 
IntroducedDecember 2012September 2009Newer by 40 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung EX2F

 DP2 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sigma DP2

 EX2F DP2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the EX2F compared to the DP2.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and DP2 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and DP2.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will result in extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX2F will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sigma DP2
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Sports photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
71
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (294g)
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sigma DP2
 Samsung EX2FSigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung EX2F Sigma DP2
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-12-18 2009-09-21
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 15 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $478 $649