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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST100 was brought out about the same time to the SD15 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST100 scores versus the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma SD15

 ST100 SD15 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung ST100

 SD15 ST100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD15

 ST100 SD15 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST100 offers external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 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).

Check the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ST100 versus the SD15.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and SD15.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung ST100 will show greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography features
Sigma SD15 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography info
Sigma SD15 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Travel photography highlights
60
features focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
Sigma SD15 Vlogging features
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
9
no video recording
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung ST100Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST100 Sigma SD15
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical 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 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $1,500