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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST93 versus Sigma DP1x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The ST93 was manufactured 15 months later than the DP1x which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST93 matches up vs the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sigma DP1x

 ST93 DP1x 
AnnouncedApril 2011February 2010More recent by 15 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung ST93

 DP1x ST93 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP1x

 ST93 DP1x 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST93 features 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) whilst the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ST93 and the DP1x.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and DP1x is 97 and 88 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and DP1x.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST93 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung ST93 will offer more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent ST93 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
Sigma DP1x Street photography advice
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography details
Sigma DP1x Sports photography details
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Travel photography highlights
70
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
57
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
25
lighter than average in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung ST93Sigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST93 Sigma DP1x
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-04-20 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/4.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch - $574