Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ST600 was released within a month of the DP2s and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST600 scores vs the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST600 and the DP2s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and DP2s.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST600 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST600 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.