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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD14

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • Updated by Sigma SD15
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung ST150F versus Sigma SD14, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was brought out 6 years after the SD14 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST150F matches up against the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sigma SD14

 ST150F SD14 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2006Newer by 77 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k150kCrisper display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung ST150F

 SD14 ST150F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sigma SD14

 ST150F SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F provides outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST150F versus Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ST150F versus the SD14.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and SD14 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and SD14.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST150F will give you greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ST150F should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
Sigma SD14 Sports photography info
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sigma SD14
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography advice
39
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD14 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (25mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sigma SD14
 Samsung ST150FSigma SD14
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST150F Sigma SD14
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2006-09-26
Physical type Compact 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 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 114 gr (0.25 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $198