Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD10

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung ST30 and Sigma SD10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and SD10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was brought out 6 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST30 grades vs the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 and Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 has external measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST30 and Sigma SD10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST30 compared to the SD10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and SD10 is 98 and 54 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and SD10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung ST30 will deliver more detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent ST30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.