Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.