Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP1x

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SH100 was revealed 11 months after the DP1x so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SH100 scores vs the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH100 and the DP1x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and DP1x is 99 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and DP1x.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SH100 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung SH100 will result in more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SH100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.