Samsung ST95 vs Sigma DP1

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Samsung ST95 versus Sigma DP1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST95 was revealed 2 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST95 matches up versus the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST95 has external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST95 vs the DP1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and DP1 is 99 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST95 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST95 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher ST95 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.