Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1s

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST93 was unveiled 19 months after the DP1s which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST93 grades versus the DP1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST93 vs the DP1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and DP1s is 97 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST93 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST93 will produce extra detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher ST93 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.