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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung ST100 versus Sigma DP2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The ST100 was announced 4 months later than the DP2 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 DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST100 grades versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma DP2

 ST100 DP2 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung ST100

 DP2 ST100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP2

 ST100 DP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010September 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST100 compared to the DP2.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and DP2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST100 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung ST100 will give you extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
60
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
29
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung ST100Sigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST100 Sigma DP2
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $649