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Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sigma SD1 Merrill front
Portability
57
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 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
  • Replaced the Sigma SD1
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Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung ST95 versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively well matched but the ST95 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ST95 was brought out 14 months earlier than the SD1 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the ST95 scores vs the SD1 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill

 ST95 SD1 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung ST95

 SD1 Merrill ST95 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sigma SD1 Merrill

 ST95 SD1 Merrill 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST95 offers external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST95 compared to the SD1 Merrill.

Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and SD1 Merrill is 99 and 57 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and SD1 Merrill.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST95 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung ST95 will give you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
has manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST95
Street photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD1 Merrill Sports photography advice
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
61
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST95
Travel photography with Sigma SD1 Merrill
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
environment proofing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD1 Merrill Landscape photography info
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 Vlogging features
Sigma SD1 Merrill Vlogging features
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
 Samsung ST95Sigma SD1 Merrill
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST95 Sigma SD1 Merrill
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-19 2012-04-10
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 - 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 1 1
Price at release $145 $2,339