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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(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
Sigma SD9
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sigma SD9

 WB30F SD9 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2002More modern by 124 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k130kCrisper screen (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung WB30F

 SD9 WB30F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD9

 WB30F SD9 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and SD9 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
Sigma SD9 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (950g)
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
Sports photography with Sigma SD9
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
Sigma SD9 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (950g)
megapixel count low (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
43
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
40
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
Sigma SD9 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
9
no video recording
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Samsung WB30F vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sigma SD9
 Samsung WB30FSigma SD9
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