Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD15

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung ST95 versus Sigma SD15, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The ST95 was released 12 months later than the SD15 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the ST95 matches up against the SD15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST95 and Sigma SD15. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST95 offers physical dimensions 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) and the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST95 and the SD15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and SD15 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and SD15.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST95 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung ST95 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger ST95 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.