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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD10
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sigma SD14

 ST80 SD14 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010September 2006Newer by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k150kCrisper display (+80k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung ST80

 SD14 ST80 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sigma SD14

 ST80 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

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

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography information
Sigma SD14 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD14 Travel photography factors
62
features touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST80
Vlogging with Sigma SD14
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
9
no video shooting
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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung ST80Sigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST80 Sigma SD14
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2006-09-26
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 4800 800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 150k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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
Battery model BP70A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
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