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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Released January 2010
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma DP2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ST600 was announced 4 months later than the DP2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST600 grades versus the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sigma DP2

 ST600 DP2 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung ST600

 DP2 ST600 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP2

 ST600 DP2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010September 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ST600 compared to the DP2.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and DP2.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST600 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung ST600 will deliver more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (150g)
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
65
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
43
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (150g)
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung ST600Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST600 Sigma DP2
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $330 $649