Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1s

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma DP1s, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The ST600 was introduced 4 months later than the DP1s so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST600 grades against the DP1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ST600 vs the DP1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and DP1s.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST600 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST600 will offer greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.