Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Introduced November 2002
- Renewed by Sigma SD10
Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WB30F (16MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the WB30F (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe WB30F was manufactured 10 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB30F matches up vs the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sigma SD9
WB30F | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | November 2002 | More modern by 124 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 130k | Crisper screen (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung WB30F
SD9 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD9
WB30F | SD9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB30F offers outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
See the Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB30F vs the SD9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.
Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB30F and SD9.
To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB30F featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB30F will provide you with more detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher WB30F will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung WB30F | Sigma SD9 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 950g (2.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $3,001 |