Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung ST30 and Sigma DP2s, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was introduced 12 months after the DP2s so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST30 grades vs the DP2s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 has physical dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST30 and Sigma DP2s in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ST30 against the DP2s.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and DP2s is 98 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and DP2s.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung ST30 will give more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer ST30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.