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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The ST600 was launched at a similar time to the SD15 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST600 scores vs the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sigma SD15

 ST600 SD15 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung ST600

 SD15 ST600 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sigma SD15

 ST600 SD15 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 provides external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST600 versus Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ST600 versus the SD15.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and SD15.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST600 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung ST600 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (150 grams)
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD15 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
Sigma SD15 Travel photography information
65
provides touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (150 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
42
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging info
Sigma SD15 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (150 grams)
9
no video
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung ST600Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST600 Sigma SD15
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 4800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB07 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $1,500