Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sigma SD9

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 9 years after the SD9 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up vs the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sigma SD9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G vs the SD9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 4G and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and SD9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy Camera 4G featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.