Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sigma SD9
GX-1L | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | February 2006 | November 2002 | More recent by 40 months | |
Display size | 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-1L
SD9 | GX-1L |
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Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sigma SD9
GX-1L | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Sigma SD9 | |
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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 |