Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1

Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was announced 4 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ST150F matches up vs the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F provides external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST150F versus the DP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and DP1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST150F with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST150F will resolve more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher ST150F should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.