Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung EX2F versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was revealed 14 months earlier than the DP2 Quattro making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX2F scores versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung EX2F and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F offers external dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Samsung EX2F versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX2F versus the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.