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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Samsung SL102 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Released November 2002
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD10
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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SL102 was announced 6 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SL102 scores vs the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Sigma SD9

 SL102 SD9 
ReleasedJanuary 2009November 2002More recent by 75 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung SL102

 SD9 SL102 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD9

 SL102 SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 provides outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL102 against the SD9.

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL102 and SD9.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SL102 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung SL102 will result in greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SL102 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography factors
25
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL102
Street photography with Sigma SD9
55
lighter than average in class (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD9 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD9 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
Sigma SD9 Vlogging info
30
good max aperture (f)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung SL102 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL102 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung SL102Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL102 Sigma SD9
Otherwise known as ES55 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-01-08 2002-11-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 1600 400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $3,001