Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Revealed February 2014
Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very similar but the ST150F (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ST150F was launched 13 months prior to the DP2 Quattro making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST150F grades versus the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
ST150F | DP2 Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung ST150F
DP2 Quattro | ST150F | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sigma DP2 Quattro
ST150F | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F features external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
See the Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST150F versus the DP2 Quattro.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and DP2 Quattro is 96 and 70 respectively.
Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and DP2 Quattro.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST150F due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older ST150F is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung ST150F | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 45mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) | 395 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $931 |