Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sigma SD15
ST65 | SD15 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung ST65
SD15 | ST65 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sigma SD15
ST65 | SD15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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).
Look at the Samsung ST65 versus Sigma SD15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and SD15 is 99 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sigma SD15 | |
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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 |