Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly similar but the ST93 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The ST93 was launched 3 years before the DP2 Quattro which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST93 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 comes with outside dimensions 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 DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ST93 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and DP2 Quattro is 97 and 70 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST93 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST93 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.