Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD1

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung EX2F and Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively close but the EX2F (1/1.7") and SD1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX2F was brought out 2 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX2F scores against the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung EX2F and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung EX2F Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung EX2F offers external 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) while the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Samsung EX2F and Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX2F against the SD1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and SD1 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and SD1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX2F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 will render greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher EX2F will have a benefit in sensor tech.