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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was released 3 years after the DP2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the ST150F grades vs the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sigma DP2

 ST150F DP2 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2009More modern by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung ST150F

 DP2 ST150F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP2

 ST150F DP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST150F and the DP2.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and DP2.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST150F because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung ST150F will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent ST150F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sigma DP2
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP2
 Samsung ST150FSigma DP2
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST150F Sigma DP2
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-09-21
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lbs) 280 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $649