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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST80 was launched within a month of the SD15 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST80 matches up versus the SD15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sigma SD15

 ST80 SD15 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung ST80

 SD15 ST80 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sigma SD15

 ST80 SD15 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 has outside measurements 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 SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST80 compared to the SD15.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and SD15.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST80 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung ST80 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography details
Sigma SD15 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST80
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST80
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
62
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
42
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography info
39
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging features
Sigma SD15 Vlogging features
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
9
can't record video
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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung ST80Sigma SD15
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST80 Sigma SD15
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 4800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP70A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $1,500