Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1

Following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung ST80 and Sigma SD1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the ST80 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The ST80 was announced 8 months prior to the SD1 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST80 matches up versus the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST80 and the SD1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and SD1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST80 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 will give greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be behind in sensor technology.