Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2x

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was unveiled 13 months prior to the DP2x making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST100 scores vs the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 & Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ST100 versus the DP2x.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and DP2x.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung ST100 will give you more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.