Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST30 and Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sigma SD14
ST30 | SD14 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | September 2006 | More modern by 53 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 150k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and SD14 is 98 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Samsung ST30 | Sigma SD14 | |
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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 |