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Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly similar but the ST90 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST90 was introduced 4 months after the SD1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST90 grades against the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sigma SD1

 ST90 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung ST90

 SD1 ST90 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sigma SD1

 ST90 SD1 
RevealedJanuary 2011September 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ST90 compared to the SD1.

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and SD1 is 99 and 77 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST90 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 will offer you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography features
Sigma SD1 Street photography features
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography information
Sigma SD1 Sports photography information
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST90
Travel photography with Sigma SD1
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography factors
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging information
Sigma SD1 Vlogging information
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung ST90Sigma SD1
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST90 Sigma SD1
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO - -
Minimum native ISO - -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
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