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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Revealed November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL620 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SL620 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL620 was brought out 6 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SL620 scores against the SD9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Sigma SD9

 SL620 SD9 
RevealedFebruary 2009November 2002Fresher by 76 months
Screen sizing2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k130kClearer screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung SL620

 SD9 SL620 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Sigma SD9

 SL620 SD9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL620 has got external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SL620 compared to the SD9.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL620 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL620 and SD9.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL620 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung SL620 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SL620 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
26
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Sigma SD9
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (168g)
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
Sigma SD9 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung SL620
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (950g)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD9 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
24
supports face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (168g)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung SL620Sigma SD9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL620 Sigma SD9
Alternate name PL65 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-17 2002-11-26
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 1600 400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $3,001