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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The ST600 was launched very close to the DP1x and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST600 scores vs the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sigma DP1x

 ST600 DP1x 
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung ST600

 DP1x ST600 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP1x

 ST600 DP1x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 has physical 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) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ST600 compared to the DP1x.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and DP1x.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST600 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST600 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (250g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1x Travel photography info
65
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than others (250 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
Sigma DP1x Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
25
lighter than others (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung ST600Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST600 Sigma DP1x
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/4.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB07 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
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