Samsung ST90 vs Sigma SD15

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung ST90 and Sigma SD15, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The ST90 was introduced 12 months after the SD15 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ST90 matches up vs the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 has physical 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) and the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST90 and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ST90 and the SD15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and SD15 is 99 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and SD15.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST90 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST90 will give extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher ST90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.