Samsung ST150F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.