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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD9

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced November 2002
  • Replacement is Sigma SD10
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD9 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung WB250F and Sigma SD9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The WB250F was unveiled 10 years after the SD9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB250F scores versus the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sigma SD9

 WB250F SD9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2002Newer by 124 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k130kCrisper display (+330k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung WB250F

 SD9 WB250F 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sigma SD9

 WB250F SD9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F offers external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB250F compared to the SD9.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and SD9.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB250F with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB250F will offer greater detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent WB250F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography details
36
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography details
Sigma SD9 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
Sigma SD9 Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sigma SD9
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
29
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
low megapixels (3MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
Sigma SD9 Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB250F vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sigma SD9
 Samsung WB250FSigma SD9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB250F Sigma SD9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2002-11-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $3,001