Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD9
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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternative Name is WB500
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Introduced November 2002
- Successor is Sigma SD10

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD9 Overview
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.

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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Sigma SD9
HZ10W | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | May 2009 | ![]() | November 2002 | Newer by 79 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung HZ10W
SD9 | HZ10W |
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Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Sigma SD9
HZ10W | SD9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Samsung HZ10W versus Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ10W vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Sigma SD9 |
Also Known as | WB500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 1.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 grams (0.55 lb) | 950 grams (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $3,001 |