Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST600 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sigma SD15
ST600 | SD15 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 460k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung ST600
SD15 | ST600 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sigma SD15
ST600 | SD15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | February 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST600 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sigma SD15 | |
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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 |