Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD14

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung ST93 and Sigma SD14, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST93 was announced 4 years after the SD14 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST93 matches up against the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 & Sigma SD14. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST93 compared to the SD14.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and SD14 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and SD14.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST93 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung ST93 will offer you greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher ST93 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.