Samsung ST95 vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung ST95 versus Sigma DP2s, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST95 was launched 12 months after the DP2s which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST95 matches up vs the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 provides external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while 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 ST95 versus Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST95 and the DP2s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and DP2s is 99 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and DP2s.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung ST95 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer ST95 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.