Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD10

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The ST95 was revealed 6 years after the SD10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST95 scores versus the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST95 & Sigma SD10. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST95 versus the SD10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and SD10 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and SD10.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST95 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung ST95 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent ST95 provides an edge in sensor technology.