Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP1
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Released May 2008
- Successor is Sigma DP1s
Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP1 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung ST30 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST30 was unveiled 2 years after the DP1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST30 scores against the DP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sigma DP1
ST30 | DP1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2011 | May 2008 | Newer by 33 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung ST30
DP1 | ST30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sigma DP1
ST30 | DP1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 features exterior dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST30 versus Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ST30 against the DP1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and DP1 is 98 and 87 respectively.
Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and DP1.
All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung ST30 will provide more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern ST30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Samsung ST30 | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung ST30 | Sigma DP1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2008-05-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 800 |
Min native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28mm (1x) |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 87 gr (0.19 lbs) | 270 gr (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $55 | $566 |