Samsung ST700 vs Sigma DP2s

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST700 versus Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The ST700 was revealed 11 months later than the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST700 grades versus the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 & Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 features outside measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST700 vs the DP2s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and DP2s is 99 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and DP2s.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST700 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung ST700 will offer extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger ST700 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.