Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung SH100 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The SH100 was introduced 4 years prior to the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SH100 grades vs the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SH100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 comes with exterior 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 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SH100 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SH100 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and DP2 Quattro is 99 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SH100 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SH100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.