Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung ST80 versus Sigma SD14, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST80 was revealed 3 years after the SD14 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST80 scores vs the SD14 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 features external measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ST80 and the SD14.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and SD14 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and SD14.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST80 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST80 will give you greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher ST80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.