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Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Older Model is Sigma SD10
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD15
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Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung ST90 and Sigma SD14, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ST90 was brought out 4 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ST90 scores vs the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sigma SD14

 ST90 SD14 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2006Fresher by 53 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k150kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung ST90

 SD14 ST90 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sigma SD14

 ST90 SD14 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 has external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST90 vs the SD14.

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and SD14 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and SD14.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST90 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung ST90 will give greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ST90 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography info
Sigma SD14 Street photography info
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD14 Sports photography advice
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
Sigma SD14 Vlogging features
27
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
9
no video
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Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung ST90Sigma SD14
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST90 Sigma SD14
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-19 2006-09-26
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO - 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range () -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 750g (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $198