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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sigma DP2s

 ST600 DP2s 
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung ST600

 DP2s ST600 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP2s

 ST600 DP2s 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
30
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2s Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (150g)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Travel photography highlights
65
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (150 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2s Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (150 grams)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung ST600Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST600 Sigma DP2s
Type 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
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 recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
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