Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The ST80 was manufactured 5 years before the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST80 scores versus the DP2 Quattro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST80 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 has outside measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST80 against the DP2 Quattro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and DP2 Quattro is 96 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST80 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.