Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma SD9

In this article, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sigma SD9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ35W (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the HZ35W (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The HZ35W was launched 7 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HZ35W grades versus the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ35W & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HZ35W versus the SD9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and SD9 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and SD9.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung HZ35W will result in more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer HZ35W provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.