Samsung NX mini vs Sigma SD9

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma SD9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the NX mini (1") and SD9 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was revealed 11 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the NX mini grades against the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini has got outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX mini versus Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX mini against the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and SD9.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX mini will result in extra detail because of its extra 17.5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX mini provides a benefit in sensor tech.