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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD9

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 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
  • Revealed November 2002
  • New Model is Sigma SD10
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung EX2F versus Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and SD9 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX2F was brought out 10 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the EX2F grades vs the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sigma SD9

 EX2F SD9 
RevealedDecember 2012November 2002More recent by 123 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung EX2F

 SD9 EX2F 
Screen resolution130k0kClearer screen (+130k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sigma SD9

 EX2F SD9 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F has external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Samsung EX2F versus Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX2F and the SD9.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX2F and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and SD9.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX2F because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will give more detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger EX2F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sigma SD9
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (294 grams)
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (294 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
29
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (950g)
low resolution (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
71
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (294 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sigma SD9
 Samsung EX2FSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung EX2F Sigma SD9
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-12-18 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 1.8"
Display resolution 0k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/6000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $478 $3,001