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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung ST65 versus Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The ST65 was manufactured 12 months after the SD15 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST65 grades vs the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sigma SD15

 ST65 SD15 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung ST65

 SD15 ST65 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sigma SD15

 ST65 SD15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ST65 and the SD15.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and SD15 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and SD15.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung ST65 will show greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer ST65 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography factors
Sigma SD15 Street photography factors
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography features
37
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST65
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
9
no video
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung ST65Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST65 Sigma SD15
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 750g (1.65 lb)
Physical 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 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $1,500