Samsung NX500 vs Sigma SD9

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung NX500 and Sigma SD9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and SD9 (3MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NX500 was revealed 12 years after the SD9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX500 scores vs the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX500 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX500 vs the SD9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and SD9 is 87 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX500 and SD9.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX500 to offer you more detail because of its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher NX500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.