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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST93 versus Sigma DP1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST93 was unveiled 2 years after the DP1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST93 grades versus the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sigma DP1

 ST93 DP1 
ReleasedApril 2011May 2008Newer by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung ST93

 DP1 ST93 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP1

 ST93 DP1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST93 features outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST93 and the DP1.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and DP1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and DP1.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST93 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung ST93 will produce extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ST93 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST93
Street photography with Sigma DP1
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography info
Sigma DP1 Sports photography info
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST93
Travel photography with Sigma DP1
70
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competition (270g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography details
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1 Vlogging features
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
9
no video recording
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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP1
 Samsung ST93Sigma DP1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST93 Sigma DP1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-04-20 2008-05-19
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28mm (1x)
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch - $566