Samsung EX2F vs Sigma DP2x

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung EX2F and Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and DP2x (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was manufactured 23 months later than the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX2F scores against the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F & Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung EX2F Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F has got external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F and the DP2x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and DP2x.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX2F because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung EX2F will deliver extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern EX2F provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.