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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1s Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung ST150F versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was launched 3 years after the DP1s which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ST150F grades vs the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sigma DP1s

 ST150F DP1s 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2009More modern by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung ST150F

 DP1s ST150F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP1s

 ST150F DP1s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F has got physical 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 DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST150F compared to the DP1s.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and DP1s is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and DP1s.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST150F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung ST150F will render extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer ST150F provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography details
Sigma DP1s Street photography details
56
lighter than competition (114g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
69
lighter than competition (114g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
64
lighter than competition in class (270g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
Sigma DP1s Vlogging information
30
rather wide (25mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
9
no video
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung ST150FSigma DP1s
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST150F Sigma DP1s
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
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, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $0