Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD9
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Succeeded the Samsung NX10
- Updated by Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Released November 2002
- Replacement is Sigma SD10
Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NX11 was manufactured 8 years after the SD9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX11 scores against the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sigma SD9
NX11 | SD9 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | November 2002 | Newer by 99 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 614k | 130k | Clearer display (+484k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung NX11
SD9 | NX11 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sigma SD9
NX11 | SD9 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX11 against the SD9.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and SD9 is 80 and 54 respectively.
Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX11 and SD9.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung NX11 to result in greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent NX11 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung NX11 | Sigma SD9 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-12-28 | 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 measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 32 | 76 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Display resolution | 614k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lb) | 950 gr (2.09 lb) |
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 All around score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $626 | $3,001 |