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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(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
Sigma SD9
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sigma SD9

 GX-10 SD9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2006November 2002More modern by 47 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k130kClearer display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung GX-10

 SD9 GX-10 

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sigma SD9

 GX-10 SD9 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography factors
Sigma SD9 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (950 grams)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography information
Sigma SD9 Sports photography information
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
35
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
29
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography features
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung GX-10Sigma SD9
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