Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2s

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The ST93 was brought out 15 months after the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST93 scores against the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST93 & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ST93 and the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and DP2s is 97 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and DP2s.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST93 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST93 will resolve extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ST93 should have an edge in sensor technology.