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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14 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 SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Superseded the Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma SD14

 ST100 SD14 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2006More recent by 40 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k150kSharper display (+1002k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung ST100

 SD14 ST100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD14

 ST100 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography information
Sigma SD14 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD14 Travel photography factors
60
has focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
42
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
9
no video
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung ST100Sigma SD14
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST100 Sigma SD14
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2006-09-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $198