Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14

Below, we are comparing the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The ST100 was introduced 3 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST100 matches up vs the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST100 & Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 has external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 versus the SD14.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and SD14.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST100 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST100 will produce greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger ST100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.