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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched November 2002
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD10
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung NX1 versus Sigma SD9, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX1 was introduced 11 years after the SD9 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX1 matches up vs the SD9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sigma SD9

 NX1 SD9 
LaunchedSeptember 2014November 2002Newer by 144 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1036k130kSharper display (+906k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung NX1

 SD9 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sigma SD9

 NX1 SD9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1 versus the SD9.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and SD9 is 66 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and SD9.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX1 to give more detail using its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern NX1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
high MP (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography features
Sigma SD9 Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competition (550g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
high MP (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
high MP (28MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
29
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (950g)
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
high MP (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
40
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Sigma SD9
34
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
lighter than competition (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Samsung NX1 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung NX1Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX1 Sigma SD9
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-09-15 2002-11-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 25600 400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Number of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,036k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format H.265 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,500 $3,001