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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD10
  • Successor is Sigma SD15
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ST65 was announced 4 years later than the SD14 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST65 grades against the SD14 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sigma SD14

 ST65 SD14 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011September 2006More recent by 53 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k150kClearer screen (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung ST65

 SD14 ST65 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sigma SD14

 ST65 SD14 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 features exterior 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) while the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ST65 and the SD14.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and SD14 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and SD14.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST65 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST65 will provide extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ST65 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
Sigma SD14 Travel photography info
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
42
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography information
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD14 Vlogging highlights
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung ST65Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST65 Sigma SD14
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-19 2006-09-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO - 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 750g (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $198