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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD9

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced January 2006
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • New Model is Sigma SD10
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD9 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The GX-1S was revealed 3 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX-1S grades versus the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 GX-1S SD9 
IntroducedJanuary 2006November 2002More recent by 39 months
Screen dimensions2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution210k130kClearer screen (+80k dot)

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

 SD9 GX-1S 

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

 GX-1S SD9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S features outer measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX-1S and the SD9.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and SD9 is 68 and 54 respectively.

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

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and SD9.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung GX-1S to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern GX-1S will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1S
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (605g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (605g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
29
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
resolution not great (3MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography details
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
low max ISO (400)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Samsung GX-1S vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Sigma SD9
 Samsung GX-1SSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung GX-1S Sigma SD9
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-01-16 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 6 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 151 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 1.8"
Display resolution 210 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
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 All around 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $850 $3,001