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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2006
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
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Renewed by Sigma SD10
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The GX-1L was unveiled 3 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX-1L grades against the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sigma SD9

 GX-1L SD9 
IntroducedFebruary 2006November 2002More recent by 40 months
Display size2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution210k130kClearer display (+80k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung GX-1L

 SD9 GX-1L 

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD9

 GX-1L SD9 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the SD9.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and SD9 is 69 and 54 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and SD9.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-1L to resolve extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern GX-1L provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung GX-1L
Street photography with Sigma SD9
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography factors
Sigma SD9 Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competitors (570g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography information
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD9
 Samsung GX-1LSigma SD9
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-1L Sigma SD9
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-02-24 2002-11-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2008 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Sigma SA
Total lenses 151 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 210k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570 grams (1.26 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 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
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $3,001