Samsung ST93 vs Sigma SD15

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung ST93 and Sigma SD15, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST93 was manufactured 15 months later than the SD15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST93 grades versus the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 and Sigma SD15. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST93 has got 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) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST93 and Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST93 vs the SD15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and SD15 is 97 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and SD15.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST93 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung ST93 will deliver more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer ST93 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.