Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP1x

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was introduced 2 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ST150F scores against the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F & Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F features physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ST150F and the DP1x.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and DP1x.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST150F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST150F will resolve more detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern ST150F will have a benefit in sensor innovation.