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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Replaced the Sigma SD1
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST150F versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the ST150F (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was unveiled 10 months after the SD1 Merrill so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST150F grades versus the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 ST150F SD1 Merrill 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2012Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung ST150F

 SD1 Merrill ST150F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 ST150F SD1 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F has exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST150F compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and SD1 Merrill is 96 and 57 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung ST150F will result in more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ST150F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
focusing manually
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography factors
36
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
61
good resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
54
weather sealing
good resolution (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (25mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung ST150FSigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST150F Sigma SD1 Merrill
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-04-10
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 790 grams (1.74 lb)
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 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 Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $2,339