Samsung SL620 vs Sigma SD9

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL620 & Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL620 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

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.

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

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.