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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST65 versus Sigma DP2x, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The ST65 was revealed at a similar time to the DP2x so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST65 matches up against the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sigma DP2x

 ST65 DP2x 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung ST65

 DP2x ST65 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sigma DP2x

 ST65 DP2x 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST65 versus Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST65 compared to the DP2x.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and DP2x is 99 and 86 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung ST65 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography details
Sigma DP2x Street photography details
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (280 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2x Sports photography details
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than average (280g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography details
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung ST65Sigma DP2x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST65 Sigma DP2x
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 41mm (1x)
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 280g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $699