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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
Sigma SD1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD1
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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung ST93 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the ST93 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST93 was unveiled 11 months before the SD1 Merrill so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST93 grades vs the SD1 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 ST93 SD1 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung ST93

 SD1 Merrill ST93 
ReleasedApril 2012April 2011Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 ST93 SD1 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 offers external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST93 against the SD1 Merrill.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and SD1 Merrill is 97 and 57 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and SD1 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST93 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST93 will render extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ST93 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Portrait photography features
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography factors
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD1 Merrill Travel photography factors
70
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
54
environment proof
good MP (15 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 Merrill as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging information
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging information
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
9
no video
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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung ST93Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST93 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-04-20 2012-04-10
Body design 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 dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
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 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 790 grams (1.74 lbs)
Physical 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 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost - $2,339