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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Later Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and SD14 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was manufactured 4 years after the SD14 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the ST30 matches up against the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sigma SD14

 ST30 SD14 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2006More modern by 53 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k150kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung ST30

 SD14 ST30 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sigma SD14

 ST30 SD14 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST30 provides outer 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) whilst the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ST30 and the SD14.

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and SD14 is 98 and 59 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and SD14.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung ST30 will offer extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer ST30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST30
Street photography with Sigma SD14
54
lighter than average in class (87g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography details
Sigma SD14 Sports photography details
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
30
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
29
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
9
can't record video
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung ST30Sigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST30 Sigma SD14
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-19 2006-09-26
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO - 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 7.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 150k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 87 grams (0.19 pounds) 750 grams (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $55 $198