Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma SD9

Lets look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 9 years after the SD9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G vs the SD9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and SD9.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 3G due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will give you more detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 3G should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.