Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma DP1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST600 was released 20 months after the DP1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST600 grades against the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 has external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST600 versus the DP1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and DP1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and DP1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST600 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST600 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger ST600 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.