Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP2s

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung ST80 versus Sigma DP2s, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The ST80 was released at a similar time to the DP2s which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST80 grades versus the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST80 and Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ST80 versus the DP2s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and DP2s.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST80 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung ST80 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.