Samsung ST80 vs Sigma DP2x

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung ST80 and Sigma DP2x, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST80 was announced 13 months before the DP2x making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST80 matches up versus the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 offers external 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 DP2x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST80 and Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST80 compared to the DP2x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST80 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung ST80 will produce extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older ST80 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.