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Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung SH100 versus Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The SH100 was unveiled 11 months later than the DP2s and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SH100 matches up against the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sigma DP2s

 SH100 DP2s 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung SH100

 DP2s SH100 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sigma DP2s

 SH100 DP2s 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH100 vs the DP2s.

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and DP2s is 99 and 86 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and DP2s.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SH100 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung SH100 will provide more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SH100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography information
Sigma DP2s Street photography information
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SH100
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography information
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2s Vlogging info
33
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung SH100 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung SH100Sigma DP2s
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SH100 Sigma DP2s
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-04 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4230 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 41mm (1x)
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash modes - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $940