Samsung ST95 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung ST95 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly comparable but the ST95 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The ST95 was announced 4 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST95 grades versus the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has sizing of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST95 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST95 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and DP2 Quattro is 99 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and DP2 Quattro.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST95 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.