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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9 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 SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The ST100 was released 7 years after the SD9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST100 grades against the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma SD9

 ST100 SD9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010November 2002Newer by 87 months
Display dimension3.5"1.8"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution1152k130kSharper display (+1022k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung ST100

 SD9 ST100 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD9

 ST100 SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST100 and the SD9.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and SD9.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung ST100 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ST100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography information
Sigma SD9 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST100
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
60
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
low resolution (3 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung ST100Sigma SD9
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST100 Sigma SD9
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2002-11-26
Physical type 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 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $3,001