Samsung SH100 vs Sigma SD9

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung SH100 and Sigma SD9, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SH100 was manufactured 8 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SH100 grades against the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SH100 & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SH100 compared to the SD9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and SD9 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and SD9.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SH100 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung SH100 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SH100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.