Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

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.

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

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.