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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Samsung SL820 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Later Model is Sigma SD10
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SL820 was introduced 6 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SL820 matches up vs the SD9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Sigma SD9

 SL820 SD9 
IntroducedFebruary 2009November 2002Fresher by 76 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung SL820

 SD9 SL820 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung SL820 and Sigma SD9

 SL820 SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung SL820 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SL820 versus the SD9.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL820 and SD9 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and SD9.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL820 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung SL820 will resolve extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SL820 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography info
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
Sigma SD9 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
Sigma SD9 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
Sigma SD9 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
29
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (950 grams)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
9
no video recording
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Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL820 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung SL820Sigma SD9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL820 Sigma SD9
Other name IT100 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-02-17 2002-11-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 1600 400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $3,001