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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Announced April 2011
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD14
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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The ST93 was introduced 7 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST93 grades against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sigma SD10

 ST93 SD10 
ReleasedApril 2011March 2004Newer by 87 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kClearer display (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung ST93

 SD10 ST93 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sigma SD10

 ST93 SD10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD10 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST93 against the SD10.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and SD10 is 97 and 54 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and SD10.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST93 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung ST93 will offer you extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger ST93 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
27
decent MP (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
70
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
29
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low megapixels (3MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
38
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
Sigma SD10 Vlogging factors
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung ST93Sigma SD10
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST93 Sigma SD10
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-04-20 2004-03-19
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 1.8"
Resolution of display 460k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $198