Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD14

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.

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.

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.

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.