Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1
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Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SH100 & Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sigma SD1
SH100 | SD1 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung SH100
SD1 | SH100 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sigma SD1
SH100 | SD1 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | September 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Samsung SH100 versus Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and SD1 is 99 and 77 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Samsung SH100 | Sigma SD1 | |
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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 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $2,339 |