Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD1

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung ST600 and Sigma SD1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly similar but the ST600 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ST600 was released 8 months earlier than the SD1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST600 scores against the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 & Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST600 and Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST600 versus the SD1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and SD1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST600 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma SD1 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ST600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.