Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced April 2010
- Updated by Samsung NX11
(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
- Released November 2002
- Updated by Sigma SD10
Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX10 was released 7 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX10 scores versus the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma SD9
NX10 | SD9 | |||
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Released | April 2010 | November 2002 | More recent by 90 months | |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 130k | Sharper display (+484k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung NX10
SD9 | NX10 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD9
NX10 | SD9 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 has external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while 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).
Check out the Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX10 against the SD9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and SD9 is 80 and 54 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and SD9.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung NX10 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sigma SD9 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-04-07 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 32 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 614k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $626 | $3,001 |