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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung ST30 and Sigma SD9, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and SD9 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The ST30 was unveiled 8 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST30 matches up against the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sigma SD9

 ST30 SD9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011November 2002More modern by 100 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k130kClearer screen (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung ST30

 SD9 ST30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sigma SD9

 ST30 SD9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 comes with outside dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST30 and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ST30 against the SD9.

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and SD9 is 98 and 54 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and SD9.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST30 will offer you greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent ST30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (87g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Sports photography highlights
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST30
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
65
lighter than competition (87 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
29
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950g)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
30
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD9 Vlogging highlights
29
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
9
no video recording
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Samsung ST30 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung ST30Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST30 Sigma SD9
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-19 2002-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO - 400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 7.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 87g (0.19 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage media - Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Price at release $55 $3,001