Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
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- 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
- Later Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very well matched but the ST100 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ST100 was released 8 months before the SD1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST100 matches up against the SD1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 & Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma SD1
ST100 | SD1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 460k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung ST100
SD1 | ST100 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | January 2010 | Newer by 8 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD1
ST100 | SD1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 has outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 versus the SD1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and SD1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged ST100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung ST100 | Sigma SD1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4800 x 3200 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,152 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $250 | $2,339 |