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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX500
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
  • New Model is Sigma SD10
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung NX300 and Sigma SD9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX300 was brought out 11 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX300 scores vs the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sigma SD9

 NX300 SD9 
ReleasedNovember 2013November 2002More recent by 134 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.3"1.8"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution768k130kSharper display (+638k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung NX300

 SD9 NX300 

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sigma SD9

 NX300 SD9 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300 vs the SD9.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and SD9 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and SD9.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX300 to give more detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 Street photography factors
Sigma SD9 Street photography factors
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
29
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (950 grams)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging details
Sigma SD9 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung NX300Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX300 Sigma SD9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-11-24 2002-11-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 25600 400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sigma SA
Available lenses 32 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 768 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $750 $3,001