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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD9

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Announced November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX300M versus Sigma SD9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX300M was brought out 10 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the NX300M grades versus the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sigma SD9

 NX300M SD9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2002Fresher by 124 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"1.8"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution768k130kCrisper display (+638k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung NX300M

 SD9 NX300M 

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sigma SD9

 NX300M SD9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M offers outside 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") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NX300M vs the SD9.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and SD9 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and SD9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300M to offer you more detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher NX300M will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography features
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300M
Street photography with Sigma SD9
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300M Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Travel photography highlights
66
provides touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
29
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (950g)
low MP (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
low max ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging details
Sigma SD9 Vlogging details
33
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
9
no video recording
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sigma SD9
 Samsung NX300MSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX300M Sigma SD9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-03 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 25600 400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sigma SA
Available lenses 32 76
Crop factor 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 768 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lbs) 950 grams (2.09 lbs)
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 not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $699 $3,001