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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill 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
  • Released January 2010
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD1
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly close but the ST100 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The ST100 was released 3 years prior to the SD1 Merrill which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST100 matches up versus the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

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

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung ST100

 SD1 Merrill ST100 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2010Newer by 27 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 ST100 SD1 Merrill 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 offers physical dimensions 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 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ST100 and the SD1 Merrill.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and SD1 Merrill is 95 and 57 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and SD1 Merrill.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Travel photography camera
60
features touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
54
environment sealing
good MP (15MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography highlights
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging details
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
9
no video recording
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung ST100Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST100 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2012-04-10
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 790 gr (1.74 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $2,339