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Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced 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
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung ST700 and Sigma SD9, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST700 was announced 8 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST700 scores vs the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sigma SD9

 ST700 SD9 
IntroducedJanuary 2011November 2002Fresher by 99 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung ST700

 SD9 ST700 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sigma SD9

 ST700 SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 has got physical 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) whilst the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST700 compared to the SD9.

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and SD9 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST700 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung ST700 will show more detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent ST700 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography information
Sigma SD9 Street photography information
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Sports photography highlights
27
MP count good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST700
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography features
38
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung ST700 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung ST700Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST700 Sigma SD9
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 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 dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO - 400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 230 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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 Single Single
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