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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Released January 2011
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • New Model is Sigma SD10
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST65 versus Sigma SD9, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The ST65 was launched 8 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST65 grades vs the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sigma SD9

 ST65 SD9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011November 2002Newer by 100 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kSharper display (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung ST65

 SD9 ST65 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sigma SD9

 ST65 SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ST65 against the SD9.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and SD9 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and SD9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST65 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung ST65 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger ST65 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sigma SD9
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST65
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
26
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Sigma SD9 Travel photography details
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
29
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (950 grams)
resolution not great (3MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
Sigma SD9 Vlogging details
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
9
can't record video
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Samsung ST65 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung ST65Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST65 Sigma SD9
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-19 2002-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO - 400
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 950g (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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
Storage media - Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $3,001