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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sigma SD1

 ST150F SD1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung ST150F

 SD1 ST150F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sigma SD1

 ST150F SD1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Samsung ST150F versus Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sigma SD1
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
Sigma SD1 Sports photography factors
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
65
environment sealing
MP count good (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
Sigma SD1 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (25mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
9
no video recording
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sigma SD1
 Samsung ST150FSigma SD1
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST150F Sigma SD1
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114g (0.25 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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 Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $2,339