Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma DP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.