Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9

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).

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Sigma SD9. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.