Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD9

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung HZ10W versus Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the HZ10W (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The HZ10W was revealed 6 years after the SD9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HZ10W scores versus the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ10W and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung HZ10W offers outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HZ10W and the SD9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ10W and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and SD9.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HZ10W with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung HZ10W will offer more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher HZ10W provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.