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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9 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
  • Released January 2010
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung ST80 versus Sigma SD9, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ST80 was announced 7 years after the SD9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST80 scores against the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sigma SD9

 ST80 SD9 
IntroducedJanuary 2010November 2002More modern by 87 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung ST80

 SD9 ST80 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sigma SD9

 ST80 SD9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST80 versus Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST80 against the SD9.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and SD9.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST80 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung ST80 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger ST80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST80
Street photography with Sigma SD9
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD9 Travel photography factors
62
comes with touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
29
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (950g)
low resolution (3 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
39
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung ST80Sigma SD9
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST80 Sigma SD9
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2002-11-26
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 area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 4800 400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 118 grams (0.26 pounds) 950 grams (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $3,001