Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and DP2x (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The ST30 was launched very close to the DP2x so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST30 grades versus the DP2x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 has external dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST30 and the DP2x.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and DP2x is 98 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and DP2x.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung ST30 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.