Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung ST30 and Sigma DP2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was manufactured 17 months later than the DP2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST30 grades against the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 & Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 has got outer measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ST30 versus the DP2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and DP2 is 98 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and DP2.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST30 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung ST30 will show greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent ST30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.