Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sigma SD9

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was introduced 11 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the SD9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and SD9.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy Camera 2 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will show more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.