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Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma SD14
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Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The ST700 was unveiled 11 months after the SD15 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST700 scores versus the SD15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sigma SD15

 ST700 SD15 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung ST700

 SD15 ST700 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sigma SD15

 ST700 SD15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma SD15 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST700 against the SD15.

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and SD15 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and SD15.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST700 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST700 will give greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ST700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST700
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
27
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography features
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD15 Vlogging advice
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung ST700Sigma SD15
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST700 Sigma SD15
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO - 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $1,500