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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD9

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung DV300F and Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The DV300F was unveiled 9 years after the SD9 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DV300F grades vs the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sigma SD9

 DV300F SD9 
IntroducedJanuary 2012November 2002Newer by 111 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k130kClearer screen (+330k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung DV300F

 SD9 DV300F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sigma SD9

 DV300F SD9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV300F and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DV300F and the SD9.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and SD9.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will resolve extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer DV300F should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (950g)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
Sigma SD9 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
Sigma SD9 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
29
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (950 grams)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
low max ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung DV300F vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sigma SD9
 Samsung DV300FSigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung DV300F Sigma SD9
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-02 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 950g (2.09 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $3,001