Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung SH100 and Sigma DP2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH100 was unveiled 16 months later than the DP2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH100 scores against the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SH100 has got outer measurements 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 DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SH100 against the DP2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and DP2 is 99 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and DP2.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SH100 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung SH100 will provide more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SH100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.