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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(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
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sigma DP2x

 ST30 DP2x 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung ST30

 DP2x ST30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sigma DP2x

 ST30 DP2x 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

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

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2x Street photography factors
54
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect AF
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2x Travel photography info
65
lighter than average in class (87g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography highlights
30
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2x Vlogging information
29
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (87g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung ST30Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST30 Sigma DP2x
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-19 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
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 area 17.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 41mm (1x)
Focal length multiplier 7.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash options - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 87g (0.19 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $55 $699