Samsung ST700 vs Sigma DP1

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung ST700 and Sigma DP1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ST700 was announced 2 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST700 scores vs the DP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST700 & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ST700 versus the DP1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and DP1 is 99 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST700 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST700 will offer greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ST700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.