Samsung NX200 vs Sigma SD9

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung NX200 and Sigma SD9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX200 was revealed 9 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the NX200 grades versus the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX200 and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX200 against the SD9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and SD9.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung NX200 to give you more detail because of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent NX200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.