Samsung HZ50W vs Sigma SD9

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung HZ50W versus Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HZ50W (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the HZ50W (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The HZ50W was released 7 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the HZ50W grades vs the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ50W and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are available at Samsung HZ50W Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W and the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and SD9 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and SD9.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HZ50W due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung HZ50W will render greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent HZ50W is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.