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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(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
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
  • Released November 2002
  • Updated by Sigma SD10
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma SD9

 NX10 SD9 
ReleasedApril 2010November 2002More recent by 90 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution614k130kSharper display (+484k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung NX10

 SD9 NX10 

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD9

 NX10 SD9 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and SD9 is 80 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Street photography highlights
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (499 grams)
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Sports photography highlights
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery pack (400 shots)
megapixel count good (15MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (499g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
29
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (950g)
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging advice
Sigma SD9 Vlogging advice
24
has face detection focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than others (499 grams)
9
can't record video
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung NX10Sigma SD9
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