Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL820 and Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung SL820 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Samsung SL820 vs Sigma SD9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.