Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD9

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was introduced 11 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NX3000 matches up versus the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 has outer measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX3000 compared to the SD9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and SD9 is 89 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and SD9.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung NX3000 to provide extra detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer NX3000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.