Samsung ST90 vs Sigma DP2s

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung ST90 versus Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST90 was announced 12 months later than the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST90 matches up against the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST90 versus Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST90 and the DP2s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and DP2s is 99 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and DP2s.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST90 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung ST90 will offer you extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent ST90 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.