Samsung ST90 vs Sigma DP1s

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung ST90 versus Sigma DP1s, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ST90 was launched 16 months later than the DP1s making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST90 matches up vs the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST90 offers external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST90 versus the DP1s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and DP1s is 99 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and DP1s.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST90 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung ST90 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher ST90 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.