Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP2
- Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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In this article, we are looking at the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ST100 was manufactured very close to the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST100 scores against the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma DP2s
| ST100 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung ST100
| DP2s | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma DP2s
| ST100 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST100 compared to the DP2s.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and DP2s.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST100 will render more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
| Model type | Samsung ST100 | Sigma DP2s |
| Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | True II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor 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 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| 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 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 1,152 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 280g (0.62 lbs) |
| 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 Overall 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $250 | $940 |