Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung ST93 versus Sigma DP2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The ST93 was manufactured 20 months later than the DP2 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ST93 scores against the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 has external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung ST93 versus Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ST93 versus the DP2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and DP2 is 97 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and DP2.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST93 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung ST93 will provide greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger ST93 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.