Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD9

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD9, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The ST95 was revealed 8 years later than the SD9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the ST95 scores against the SD9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST95 and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST95 vs Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST95 vs the SD9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and SD9 is 99 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and SD9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST95 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung ST95 will render more detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ST95 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.