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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sigma SD9
(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
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 10 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sigma SD9

 Galaxy NX SD9 
IntroducedJune 2013November 2002More recent by 129 months
Display dimensions4.8"1.8"Larger display (+3")
Display resolution922k130kSharper display (+792k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 SD9 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma SD9

 Galaxy NX SD9 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX against the SD9.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and SD9 is 82 and 54 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and SD9.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy NX to give more detail having an extra 17MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sigma SD9
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (495 grams)
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
Sigma SD9 Sports photography details
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
68
good battery (440 shots)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography factors
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging info
Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (495 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma SD9
 Samsung Galaxy NXSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sigma SD9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-06-20 2002-11-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 25600 400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 1.8"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AEB
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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,300 $3,001