Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung ST150F versus Sigma SD1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the ST150F (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was announced 2 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST150F scores versus the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F offers physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F compared to the SD1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and SD1.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST150F using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST150F will resolve more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ST150F is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.