Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP1x

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The ST100 was brought out within a month of the DP1x which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST100 grades against the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST100 and the DP1x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and DP1x.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung ST100 will produce extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.