Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST80 versus Sigma DP2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The ST80 was released 4 months later than the DP2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST80 scores against the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 has outer measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST80 versus Sigma DP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST80 compared to the DP2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and DP2.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST80 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST80 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.