Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP1s

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST100 was revealed 4 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST100 matches up against the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST100 and the DP1s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and DP1s.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST100 will offer extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.