Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD1

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.

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.

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.

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

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.