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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Renewed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST65 and Sigma SD1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very comparable but the ST65 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ST65 was launched 4 months after the SD1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST65 scores vs the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sigma SD1

 ST65 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung ST65

 SD1 ST65 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sigma SD1

 ST65 SD1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ST65 compared to the SD1.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and SD1 is 99 and 77 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and SD1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
Sigma SD1 Street photography advice
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD1 Sports photography factors
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST65
Travel photography with Sigma SD1
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
65
environment proof
good megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography information
37
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
Sigma SD1 Vlogging details
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung ST65Sigma SD1
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST65 Sigma SD1
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-19 2010-09-21
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO - -
Lowest native ISO - -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
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