Clicky

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Old Model is Sigma SD1
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung ST80 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the ST80 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The ST80 was introduced 3 years prior to the SD1 Merrill which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ST80 matches up versus the SD1 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 ST80 SD1 Merrill 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung ST80

 SD1 Merrill ST80 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2010More modern by 27 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 ST80 SD1 Merrill 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST80 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST80 and the SD1 Merrill.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and SD1 Merrill is 96 and 57 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and SD1 Merrill.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST80 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will resolve greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography advice
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography advice
62
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
weather proofing
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography details
39
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST80
Vlogging with Sigma SD1 Merrill
28
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
9
no video
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung ST80Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST80 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-04-10
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 4800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 lb) 790g (1.74 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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
Battery model BP70A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $2,339