Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and DP2s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX2F was unveiled 2 years after the DP2s which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the EX2F grades versus the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung EX2F & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX2F and the DP2s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and DP2s.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX2F with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung EX2F will produce more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer EX2F will have an edge in sensor innovation.