Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched September 2006
- Successor is Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Announced November 2002
- New Model is Sigma SD10
Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX-10 was manufactured 3 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX-10 matches up against the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-10 & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma SD9
GX-10 | SD9 | |||
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Announced | September 2006 | November 2002 | More modern by 47 months | |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 210k | 130k | Clearer display (+80k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung GX-10
SD9 | GX-10 |
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Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma SD9
GX-10 | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has dimensions 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 GX-10 and Sigma SD9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX-10 vs the SD9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and SD9 is 59 and 54 respectively.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and SD9.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-10 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent GX-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Samsung GX-10 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung GX-10 | Sigma SD9 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2006-09-21 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 3MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 151 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 1.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 210 thousand dot | 130 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 793 grams (1.75 lbs) | 950 grams (2.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $850 | $3,001 |