Samsung NX210 vs Sigma SD9

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX210 and Sigma SD9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX210 was unveiled 9 years after the SD9 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX210 grades against the SD9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX210 & Sigma SD9. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX210 and the SD9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and SD9 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and SD9.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX210 to offer you greater detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher NX210 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.