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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Announced December 2012
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sigma DP2s

 EX2F DP2s 
LaunchedDecember 2012February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung EX2F

 DP2s EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sigma DP2s

 EX2F DP2s 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
Sigma DP2s Street photography advice
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (294g)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2s Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
66
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
71
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (294g)
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung EX2FSigma DP2s
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung EX2F Sigma DP2s
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 grams (0.65 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
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 rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $478 $940