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Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung SH100 versus Sigma SD1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the SH100 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH100 was manufactured 4 months after the SD1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SH100 scores against the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sigma SD1

 SH100 SD1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung SH100

 SD1 SH100 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sigma SD1

 SH100 SD1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011September 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SH100 versus the SD1.

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and SD1 is 99 and 77 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH100 and SD1.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sigma SD1 will show extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography advice
Sigma SD1 Street photography advice
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD1 Sports photography advice
26
MP count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SH100
Travel photography with Sigma SD1
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment proofing
decent MP (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography information
37
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD1 Vlogging advice
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does have external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung SH100Sigma SD1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SH100 Sigma SD1
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-04 2010-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4230 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO - -
Min native ISO - -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
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