Samsung ST80 vs Sigma SD9

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung ST80 versus Sigma SD9, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ST80 was announced 7 years after the SD9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST80 scores against the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST80 & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has dimensions 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 ST80 versus Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST80 against the SD9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and SD9.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST80 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung ST80 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger ST80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.