Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD9

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung HZ30W vs Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ30W (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the HZ30W (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The HZ30W was announced 7 years after the SD9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HZ30W matches up against the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ30W & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ30W Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ30W has physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ30W vs the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ30W and SD9 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and SD9.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ30W using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung HZ30W will produce greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher HZ30W should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.