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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
Sigma SD9
(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
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD10
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was manufactured 11 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the NX2000 scores versus the SD9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sigma SD9

 NX2000 SD9 
RevealedNovember 2013November 2002Fresher by 135 months
Display dimensions3.7"1.8"Larger display (+1.9")
Display resolution1152k130kCrisper display (+1022k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung NX2000

 SD9 NX2000 

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sigma SD9

 NX2000 SD9 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX2000 vs the SD9.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX2000 and SD9 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX2000 and SD9.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX2000 to give more detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent NX2000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
47
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX2000
Street photography with Sigma SD9
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than others in class (228g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (950 grams)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Sports photography advice
Sigma SD9 Sports photography advice
61
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others in class (228g)
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950g)
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography advice
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography advice
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
max ISO too low (400)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
35
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (228g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung NX2000Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX2000 Sigma SD9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-11-30 2002-11-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 25600 400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 908 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $3,001