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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Successor is Sigma SD10
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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The DV150F was revealed 10 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DV150F grades versus the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sigma SD9

 DV150F SD9 
RevealedJanuary 2013November 2002More modern by 124 months
Display size2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution460k130kClearer display (+330k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung DV150F

 SD9 DV150F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sigma SD9

 DV150F SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the DV150F and the SD9.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and SD9.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DV150F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung DV150F will result in extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DV150F should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Sigma SD9 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
29
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low megapixels (3MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Sigma SD9 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
9
no video recording
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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sigma SD9
 Samsung DV150FSigma SD9
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung DV150F Sigma SD9
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" 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 Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $3,001