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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST600 was introduced 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST600 grades vs the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 ST600 DP2 Quattro 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k920kSharper screen (+232k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung ST600

 DP2 Quattro ST600 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 ST600 DP2 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ST600 against the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and DP2 Quattro.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST600 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ST600 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (150g)
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography highlights
65
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (150g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
resolution is good (20MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
59
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than average (150 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung ST600Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST600 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 4800 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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) 395 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $330 $931