Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Announced February 2014
Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ST100 was revealed 5 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST100 grades against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
ST100 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 920k | Sharper screen (+232k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung ST100
DP2 Quattro | ST100 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
ST100 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 features physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ST100 versus the DP2 Quattro.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and DP2 Quattro.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST100 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung ST100 | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 45mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,152 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 395 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $931 |