Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2s
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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced April 2011
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2
- Successor is Sigma DP2x
Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sigma DP2s
ST93 | DP2s | |||
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Launched | April 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung ST93
DP2s | ST93 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sigma DP2s
ST93 | DP2s | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Samsung ST93 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung ST93 | Sigma DP2s |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 41mm (1x) |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash options | - | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110g (0.24 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
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 (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | - | $940 |