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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Later Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma SD1

 ST100 SD1 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung ST100

 SD1 ST100 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD1

 ST100 SD1 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
60
has touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
65
environment proof
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD1 Vlogging highlights
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung ST100Sigma SD1
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